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THG 243T

1991 Land Rover 88

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

38,049 mi
Last recorded38,049 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Land Rover 8846,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHG 243T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 38,049 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 38,047 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 34,487 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 32,202 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 32,200 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2010 31,313 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 29,833 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 29,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 27,113 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 27,113 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 26,642 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 26,642 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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THG 243T is a 1991 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 46,969 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 THG 243T, 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 35 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 THG 243T registered?

THG 243T is a 1991 Land Rover 88, first registered on 4 October 1991.

Is THG 243T safe to buy?

The MOT history for THG 243T shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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