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SUF 927H

1999 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,605 mi
Last recorded84,605 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Land Rover 8824,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUF 927H
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 84,605 miles

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

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

offside front floor pan/bulkhead corroded

Fail 20 May 2019 84,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle with leaf spring (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

offside front floor pan/bulkhead corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 84,525 miles

Both front hub seals leaking

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak from steering box

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 84,525 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose lower bolt and nut loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front hub seals leaking

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak from steering box

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 84,328 miles

Chassis and suspension components rusty

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front hub oil seal leaking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Previous patch repairs to chassis and body

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Towbar electric socket held on with cable ties, but secure

Pass 15 Mar 2016 83,995 miles

Body has slight corrosion Previous patch repairs to Inner and Outer Bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Previous patch repairs to chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fan belt loose (Charge lamp on at idle speed)

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

Nearside Front Hub oil seal weeping

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

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

Smoke test visual only due to age

Steering Idler weeping

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 83,994 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Above Brake pedal in cabin (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead Engine bay (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis Rail, front hanger (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Body has slight corrosion Previous patch repairs to Inner and Outer Bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Previous patch repairs to chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fan belt loose (Charge lamp on at idle speed)

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

Nearside Front Hub oil seal weeping

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

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

Smoke test visual only due to age

Steering Idler weeping

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 83,745 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion to bulkhead

nearside floor panel corroded

steering idler leaking

Fail 26 Mar 2015 83,745 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion to bulkhead

nearside floor panel corroded

steering idler leaking

Pass 14 Mar 2014 83,246 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Mar 2014 83,246 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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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SUF 927H is a 1999 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 24,807 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 SUF 927H, 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 27 years old, this Land Rover 88 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SUF 927H registered?

SUF 927H is a 1999 Land Rover 88, first registered on 17 May 1999.

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