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VFS 464V

1997 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

62,712 mi
Last recorded62,712 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover 8838,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFS 464V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 62,712 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer wing corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2022 62,704 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing not properly attached steering relay loose in chassis (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine at oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer wing corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2021 62,134 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wing rusted

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 62,134 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wing rusted

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 61,417 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 61,407 miles

Rear Floor excessively deteriorated floor bearers corroded and insecure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Floor insecure load bay (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective nut missing ()

Offside Gearbox mounting defective broken ()

Pass 28 Mar 2019 57,333 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 57,135 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body not fully secure wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 57,135 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure top door frame split (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door catch insecure door skin (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat box insecure (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Body not fully secure wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 54,694 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 54,694 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 53,528 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 53,123 miles

Front bulkhead corroding

Front bumper corroding

Fail 16 May 2016 53,118 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at lower seatbelt mount (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at lower seatbelt mount (5.2.6)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

there are 2 dates of first use registered with this vehicle

Centre engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail at gearbox cross member excessively corroded (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 51,386 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 51,384 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 49,629 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 47,600 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 47,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 46,115 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2012 46,115 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 44,476 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 44,476 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 42,758 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 39,857 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 39,854 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 36,940 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 36,940 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 32,754 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 25,994 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 25,994 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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VFS 464V is a 1997 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 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 VFS 464V, 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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VFS 464V is a 1997 Land Rover 88, first registered on 11 September 1997.

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