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KAS 988

1959 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,394 mi
Last recorded65,394 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2007
Typical for 1959 Land Rover SWB58,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAS 988
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2007 65,394 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 65,394 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle very dirty

Pass 9 Nov 2006 65,394 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 65,394 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2005 65,394 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

How Reliable is the Land Rover SWB?

Based on 5,400 MOT tests across 556 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
475
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
556
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 263
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 230
Stop lamp not working 208
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 148
position lamp(s) not working 145
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KAS 988 is a 1959 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1959 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 58,997 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 SWB fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KAS 988, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 67 years old, this Land Rover SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KAS 988 registered?

KAS 988 is a 1959 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 7 April 1959.

Is KAS 988 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAS 988 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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