CarVerify

Free Car Check

Q98NYB

1988 Land Rover Series

Green Diesel 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,256 mi
Last recorded111,256 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Series18,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ98NYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 111,256 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 82,384 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 54,334 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 54,334 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2014 53,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

vehicle prepared for offroad use

Pass 13 Feb 2013 9,714 miles

All Tyres slightly perished

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 9,708 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

All Tyres slightly perished

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

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

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
Full Land Rover Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Q98NYB is a 1988 Land Rover Series in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Q98NYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Q98NYB?

You can check the full history of Q98NYB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Q98NYB registered?

Q98NYB is a 1988 Land Rover Series, first registered on 6 May 1988.

Is Q98NYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q98NYB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Q98NYB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Q98NYB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.