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MHR 679

1955 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,852 mi
Last recorded6,852 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1955 Land Rover 8829,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHR 679
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1955
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 6,852 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 5,982 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 5,982 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper cracked (2.4.B.5)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 4,366 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 4,366 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 3,079 miles

nearside and offside front swivel seals leaking slightly

noticable play in rear propshaft UJ

Pass 14 May 2008 2,976 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 May 2008 2,976 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 2,588 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 2,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

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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MHR 679 is a 1955 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1955 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 29,417 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 MHR 679, 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 71 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 MHR 679 registered?

MHR 679 is a 1955 Land Rover 88, first registered on 10 May 1955.

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