MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,940 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
advise front prop u/j worn
o/s n/s floor corroded
Body has slight corrosion o/s front body to servo (6.1.B.2)
advise front prop u/j worn
advise o/s n/s front hubs leaking
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Body has slight corrosion o/s front body to servo (6.1.B.2)
advise front prop u/j worn
advise o/s n/s front hubs leaking
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
advise n/s front hub seal leaking
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
advise n/s front hub seal leaking
Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
slight corrosion to chassis
slight play in all shocker bushes
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
slight corrosion to chassis
slight play in all shocker bushes
corrision to chassis
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust showingsigns of wear
n/s/f bottom bushes showing signs of wear
rear body section cross beam showing signs of wear
rear no plate showing signs of contamination starting
Centre Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
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SPL 503R is a 1987 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 1987 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 59,016 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 SPL 503R, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was SPL 503R registered?
SPL 503R is a 1987 Land Rover 88, first registered on 24 May 1987.
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