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Q842CPF

1988 Land Rover Series

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

19,496 mi
Last recorded19,496 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Series18,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ842CPF
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 19,496 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 19,357 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 19,330 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 19,302 miles

front brake imbalance to 26%

Pass 5 Aug 2021 19,133 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 18,982 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 18,633 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 18,467 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 18,077 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 May 2015 17,904 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 May 2014 17,129 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 May 2013 16,282 miles

n/s front seatbelt has slight fluffing fraying

o/s front seatbelt has slight fluffing fraying

Pass 19 May 2012 16,068 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2011 14,592 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 May 2010 13,236 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Apr 2009 11,448 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear brake slightly low effort

Pass 25 Apr 2009 11,448 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside rear brake slightly low effort

Pass 12 Apr 2008 10,438 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 7,939 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 7,902 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

tyres perished

welding repairs to chassis

chassis,suspension and brake components covered in oil

Pass 31 Mar 2006 5,153 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 134
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Stop lamp not working 106
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
position lamp(s) not working 78
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Q842CPF is a 1988 Land Rover Series in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 18,467 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q842CPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 38 years old, this Land Rover Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q842CPF registered?

Q842CPF is a 1988 Land Rover Series, first registered on 1 October 1988.

Is Q842CPF safe to buy?

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