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Q949XSC

1991 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,637 mi
Last recorded70,637 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Land Rover 8846,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ949XSC
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 70,637 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 69,977 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 68,936 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2024 68,936 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 67,658 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 66,188 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 64,650 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 63,463 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 61,017 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 59,014 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 57,184 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 54,161 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 52,829 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 51,260 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 48,702 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 46,969 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 46,969 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2010 44,440 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,583 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 40,796 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 39,147 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 36,474 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 36,468 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

windscreen has damage outside the swept area

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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Q949XSC is a 1991 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 Q949XSC, 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 Q949XSC registered?

Q949XSC is a 1991 Land Rover 88, first registered on 23 May 1991.

Is Q949XSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q949XSC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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