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281 PMY

1958 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,141 mi
Last recorded26,141 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 1958 Land Rover 8842,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration281 PMY
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1958
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2012 26,141 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 26,097 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 4 Sep 2010 26,076 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

fuel tank deteriorating

many old repairs visible

signs of corrosion to bulkhead

signs of corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

slight binding to o/s/r wheel

Pass 5 Sep 2009 26,066 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perrish

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 26,053 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 26,041 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 26,036 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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281 PMY is a 1958 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1958 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 42,507 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 281 PMY, 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 68 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 281 PMY registered?

281 PMY is a 1958 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1958.

Is 281 PMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 281 PMY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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