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HFO 419

1956 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,277 mi
Last recorded99,277 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 1956 Land Rover 8857,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFO 419
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1956
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 99,277 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2013 98,018 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2012 95,793 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2011 93,897 miles

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

Oil leak

wheel nuts may be wrong way round

Pass 28 May 2010 92,068 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 92,064 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rad leaking

wipers not working

Pass 15 Apr 2009 88,751 miles

new rear cross member fited well under seald

Pass 29 Feb 2008 82,973 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 77,336 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 70,100 miles

Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 70,100 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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HFO 419 is a 1956 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1956 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 57,878 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 HFO 419, 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 70 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 HFO 419 registered?

HFO 419 is a 1956 Land Rover 88, first registered on 6 November 1956.

Is HFO 419 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFO 419 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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