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VUG 145R

1987 Land Rover 88

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,805 mi
Last recorded71,805 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover 8859,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUG 145R
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 71,805 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 71,717 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 71,716 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019
Pass 18 Jul 2018 72,518 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 72,518 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 72,517 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 71,467 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 71,467 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 71,467 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 82,420 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 24,080 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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VUG 145R is a 1987 Land Rover 88 in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 59,016 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 VUG 145R, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VUG 145R?

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What year was VUG 145R registered?

VUG 145R is a 1987 Land Rover 88, first registered on 23 April 1987.

Is VUG 145R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUG 145R shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VUG 145R have outstanding finance?

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