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R947 OUS

1998 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,465 mi
Last recorded89,465 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover 8832,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 OUS
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2026 89,465 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 88,225 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 84,882 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 82,886 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 80,878 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 78,221 miles

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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R947 OUS is a 1998 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 32,276 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 R947 OUS, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover 88 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R947 OUS registered?

R947 OUS is a 1998 Land Rover 88, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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