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MTB 188

1950 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 1522cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

95,653 mi
Last recorded95,653 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTB 188
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1950
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,522cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 95,653 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 95,309 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 94,831 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 94,149 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 93,712 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 93,712 miles

Oil leak

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 93,501 miles

Oil leak

exhast slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2013 93,082 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 92,681 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 91,776 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 91,421 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 90,990 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 90,278 miles

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

near side rear tyre outer side wall perrished

Pass 13 Apr 2007 89,117 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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MTB 188 is a 1950 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 1,522cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MTB 188, 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 76 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MTB 188?

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What year was MTB 188 registered?

MTB 188 is a 1950 Land Rover 88, first registered on 26 July 1950.

Is MTB 188 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MTB 188 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MTB 188 have outstanding finance?

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