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RSU 305

1988 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,604 mi
Last recorded79,604 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1988 Land Rover SWB75,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSU 305
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 79,604 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 79,446 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 79,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front drive shaft gaiter after front coupling split

slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 14 Apr 2012 79,081 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 79,069 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 78,813 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005 78,349 miles

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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RSU 305 is a 1988 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 75,344 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RSU 305, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RSU 305 registered?

RSU 305 is a 1988 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 7 December 1988.

Is RSU 305 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSU 305 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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