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ROP 901R

1998 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

77,425 mi
Last recorded77,425 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover 8832,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROP 901R
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 77,425 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 77,418 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 77,415 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 77,413 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 77,411 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 77,404 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 77,404 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 77,143 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 77,143 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 77,085 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 77,067 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 76,890 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 76,535 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 76,530 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 76,207 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 75,563 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 75,558 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 75,174 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 74,906 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 74,465 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

VIN number cannot be found

Pass 14 Jun 2008 73,803 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 73,261 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 72,831 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2006 72,831 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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ROP 901R is a 1998 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ROP 901R, 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.

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What year was ROP 901R registered?

ROP 901R is a 1998 Land Rover 88, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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