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RUT 609W

1988 Land Rover Unknown

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,745 mi
Last recorded98,745 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Unknown71,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUT 609W
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2021 98,745 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 97,105 miles

All tyres perishing within tread grooves

Areas of light corrosion on chassis

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 97,105 miles

All tyres perishing within tread grooves

Areas of light corrosion on chassis

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 94,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

all chassis slightly corroded

all tyres perished

Fail 22 Oct 2018 94,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

all chassis slightly corroded

all tyres perished

Pass 10 Nov 2017 94,693 miles

all chassis surface rust

all tyres age cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2016 93,913 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Unknown?

Based on 8,941 MOT tests across 2,560 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
4,412
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
2,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
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RUT 609W is a 1988 Land Rover Unknown in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 71,372 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 Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RUT 609W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 38 years old, this Land Rover Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RUT 609W registered?

RUT 609W is a 1988 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 18 August 1988.

Is RUT 609W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUT 609W shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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