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192 XUW

1978 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,948 mi
Last recorded40,948 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2012
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration192 XUW
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2012 40,948 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2012 40,921 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,883 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

steering free play / oil leak / dynamo mounting insecure

Fail 21 Mar 2011 39,881 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

steering free play / oil leak / dynamo mounting insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2009 39,781 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

parkbrake travel on limit

Pass 21 Aug 2008 38,427 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 37,764 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 37,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 36,757 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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192 XUW is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 53,585 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 192 XUW, 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 48 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 192 XUW registered?

192 XUW is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is 192 XUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 192 XUW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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