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R855 VSM

1998 Land Rover Unknown

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,846 mi
Last recorded89,846 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Unknown88,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 VSM
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2026 89,846 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 88,467 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2024 87,402 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2023 85,607 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 84,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 82,840 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 80,898 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Unknown?

Based on 8,941 MOT tests across 2,560 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
4,412
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
2,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
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R855 VSM is a 1998 Land Rover Unknown in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 88,467 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R855 VSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 28 years old, this Land Rover Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R855 VSM registered?

R855 VSM is a 1998 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R855 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R855 VSM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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