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Q527CPF

1988 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,586 mi
Last recorded77,586 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1988 Land Rover 8848,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ527CPF
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 77,586 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

all tyres perrished

corrosion on o/s/f outrigger

Pass 16 Mar 2016 77,586 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERRISHED

Offside Front TYRE DETERIORATED

Pass 27 Apr 2015 77,486 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Jul 2013 77,586 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 77,586 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 77,585 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 77,585 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 May 2011 77,576 miles

Front propshaft forward bolts loose

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 18 May 2011 77,568 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front propshaft forward bolts loose

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 77,251 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 77,250 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?

Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
17,464
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,810
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,518
Stop lamp not working 6,823
position lamp(s) not working 5,297
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,631
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Q527CPF is a 1988 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,930 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover 88 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,810 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q527CPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 88 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 38 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q527CPF registered?

Q527CPF is a 1988 Land Rover 88, first registered on 12 January 1988.

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