MOT Status
ValidMileage
76,591 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)
Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake servo peformance poor.
slight play in steering column bushes
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)
Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake servo peformance poor.
slight play in steering column bushes
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
injector hoses slightly deteriorating
rear brake disc(s) slightly pitted
Oil leak
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak
drivers seatbelt starting to fray
exhaust starting to corrode
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
center seatbelt inertia faulty
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
VWV 989K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
Across all 1971 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 55,950 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 VWV 989K, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of VWV 989K?
You can check the full history of VWV 989K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was VWV 989K registered?
VWV 989K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 October 1971.
Is VWV 989K safe to buy?
The MOT history for VWV 989K shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VWV 989K have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VWV 989K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.