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Q737CPF

1988 Land Rover 88

Pink Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

95,793 mi
Last recorded95,793 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 1988 Land Rover 8848,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ737CPF
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1988
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 95,793 miles

everything has been oiled underneath making inspection of brake pipes and ancilaries and chassis difficult

Fail 9 Jul 2021 95,728 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underseal obscuring vision underside

Pass 3 Jul 2020 94,445 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

underseal obscuring vision underside

Fail 17 Jun 2020 94,430 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

underseal obscuring vision underside

Pass 22 May 2019 93,259 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

underseal obscuring vision to underside

Fail 14 May 2019 93,207 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

underseal obscuring vision to underside

Pass 21 May 2018 92,598 miles

door hinges corodded

Fail 17 May 2018 92,580 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

door hinges corodded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 91,856 miles

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Pass 12 May 2016 90,744 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 90,744 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 90,107 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 90,067 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Centre Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

corrosion on both fuel tank outriggers

Pass 9 May 2014 89,230 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 89,229 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 115,474 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 88,204 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 86,957 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 86,957 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2011 85,288 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 85,273 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 83,938 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 83,918 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2009 83,089 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 83,060 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 82,293 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 81,633 miles

corrosion on bulkhead

Fail 2 May 2007 81,633 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on bulkhead

Pass 24 Apr 2006 80,833 miles

corrosion on bulkhead

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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Q737CPF is a 1988 Land Rover 88 in Pink with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 Q737CPF, 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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Q737CPF is a 1988 Land Rover 88, first registered on 11 July 1988.

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