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SPL 503R

1987 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

98,940 mi
Last recorded98,940 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 1987 Land Rover 8859,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPL 503R
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2020 98,940 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 98,940 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 98,940 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 98,940 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 98,940 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 98,948 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 98,940 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 98,940 miles

corrision to chassis

Pass 20 Jan 2012 98,940 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 98,940 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 98,940 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 98,940 miles

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?

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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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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