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Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front hub showing grease
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front hub showing grease
Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
damage to a few panels but no sharp edges
whole of the chassie is corroded
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front hub showing grease
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front hub showing grease
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
damage to a few panels but no sharp edges
whole of the chassie is corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working and offside (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
VISUAL SMOKE TEST
front number plate forms letters on bulk head
steering box possable leak
centre pick up floor brace needs attention
nearside front brake disc on the inner edge scored but not considered excessive at the time of test
nearside front king pin has slight movement
nearside front steering suspension nuckle damp, not considered excessive at the time of test but will need attention in the future
offside and nearside front tyres on the inner edge are found to be very close on a full lock to the front suspension but at the time of test are not fouling any part
offside and nearside rear tie rod bar bushes have slight movement but not considered excessive at the time of test
offside rear indicator lense starting to discolour, new lense will be needed in the near future
offside rear tail light starting to discolour, will need new lense in the near future
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
centre pick up floor brace needs attention
nearside front brake disc on the inner edge scored but not considered excessive at the time of test
nearside front king pin has slight movement
nearside front steering suspension nuckle damp, not considered excessive at the time of test but will need attention in the future
offside and nearside front tyres on the inner edge are found to be very close on a full lock to the front suspension but at the time of test are not fouling any part
offside and nearside rear tie rod bar bushes have slight movement but not considered excessive at the time of test
offside rear indicator lense starting to discolour, new lense will be needed in the near future
offside rear tail light starting to discolour, will need new lense in the near future
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear axle seal slightly leaking
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
nearside front wiper starting to split but still clearing windsrceen
slight lift in both front shockers
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
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Q609GFV is a 1987 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 1987 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 59,016 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 Q609GFV, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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Q609GFV is a 1987 Land Rover 88, first registered on 3 December 1987.
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