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VOV 526S

1991 Land Rover 88

Red Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,326 mi
Last recorded16,326 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 1991 Land Rover 8846,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOV 526S
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 16,326 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 16,326 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 16,328 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Fail 26 Oct 2017 16,328 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Dec 2006 16,328 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 16,328 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine smokes when cold

front tyres slightly out of shape

nearside front axle tractor joint leaking

offside and nearside rear sping eye bushes worn slightly but serviceable

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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VOV 526S is a 1991 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VOV 526S, 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 VOV 526S registered?

VOV 526S is a 1991 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 July 1991.

Is VOV 526S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOV 526S shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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