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SKN 387M

1985 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,652 mi
Last recorded54,652 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 8854,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKN 387M
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 54,652 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2014 54,637 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2013 52,698 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 52,698 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 50,987 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 48,667 miles

n/s drag link boot split

o/s front tyre side wall perished

Fail 24 Feb 2011 48,667 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s drag link boot split

o/s front tyre side wall perished

Pass 24 Feb 2010 47,445 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 47,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 Sep 2006 47,445 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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SKN 387M is a 1985 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 54,652 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 SKN 387M, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SKN 387M registered?

SKN 387M is a 1985 Land Rover 88, first registered on 22 January 1985.

Is SKN 387M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKN 387M shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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