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OFF 840

1957 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,003 mi
Last recorded18,003 miles
Recorded on12 May 2008
Typical for 1957 Land Rover 8848,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFF 840
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2008 18,003 miles

Both drag link ball joint gaiters split

Slight leak from steering box

Pass 11 May 2007 17,399 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 17,399 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2006 17,059 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 17,059 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

battery insecure

park brake lever near end of reserve travel

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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OFF 840 is a 1957 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1957 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 48,017 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 OFF 840, 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 69 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of OFF 840?

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What year was OFF 840 registered?

OFF 840 is a 1957 Land Rover 88, first registered on 26 September 1957.

Is OFF 840 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFF 840 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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