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STN 65F

1997 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

38,528 mi
Last recorded38,528 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover 8838,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTN 65F
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 38,528 miles

Nearside Front Tracta joint slight corrosion

Offside Front Tracta joint slight corrosion

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 38,069 miles

Nearside Front Tracta joint slightly pitted

Offside Front Tracta joint slightly pitted

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 37,565 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine gear box and front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s front tracta joint pitted and leaking

Pass 21 Mar 2023 37,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s and n/s front tracta joints pitted and leaking

oil leak engine gear box and front diff

Pass 24 Feb 2022 36,368 miles

Front n/s and o/s tracta joint pitted and oil leak

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

oil leak engine gear box and front diff

Pass 1 Mar 2021 35,374 miles

Steering box has seepage damp (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both front tracta joint pitted and leaking

oil leak engine gear box and front diff leaking

Pass 17 Dec 2019 34,179 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both front tracta joints pitted and leaking oil

oil leaking from engine and gear box and diffs

Pass 20 Dec 2018 33,447 miles

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

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

both front tracta joint pitted and oil leaking

oil leak engine gear box and diffs

steering box damp

Pass 28 Dec 2017 32,333 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Oil leak engine and gear box ()

Oil leak front diff ()

Oil leak steering box ()

both front tracta joint pitted and leaking

Pass 29 Dec 2016 31,844 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower rubbers (2.7.4)

both front tracta joint pitted and oil leak

oil leak engine and gear box

oil leak front diff

oil leak steering box

Fail 20 Dec 2016 31,793 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (2.4.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower rubbers (2.7.4)

both front tracta joint pitted and oil leak

oil leak engine and gear box

oil leak front diff

oil leak steering box

Pass 23 Dec 2015 31,137 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front tracta joint pitted and oil leak

front diff leaking

Pass 30 Dec 2014 30,580 miles

both front tracta joint pitted and oil leaking from joint

Pass 30 May 2013 30,015 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both front tracta joints has oil leak

repair to full chassis

Fail 17 Aug 2012 29,911 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

both front tracta joints has oil laak

repair to full chassis

Fail 29 Jun 2012 29,870 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

engine bay wiring very dangerous

headlamp wiring very dangerous

Pass 3 Jun 2011 28,742 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 24,914 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 24,875 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 24,655 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 24,372 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 24,173 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 23,789 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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STN 65F is a 1997 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 38,092 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 STN 65F, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover 88 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was STN 65F registered?

STN 65F is a 1997 Land Rover 88, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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