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SSJ 462

1957 Land Rover 88

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,199 mi
Last recorded61,199 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1957 Land Rover 8848,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSJ 462
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1957
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 61,199 miles

n/s front shock absorber rubber bushes worn

slight blow from exhaust mid section

Pass 8 Apr 2009 60,950 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Off side rear bump stop missing

There are no washers fitted to the front screen. it was confirmed by Land Rover dealer that none were fitted as standard when new

Fail 8 Apr 2009 60,950 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Off side rear bump stop missing

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

There are no washers fitted to the front screen. it was confirmed by Land Rover dealer that none were fitted as standard when new

Pass 30 Apr 2008 52,874 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 52,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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SSJ 462 is a 1957 Land Rover 88 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SSJ 462, 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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What year was SSJ 462 registered?

SSJ 462 is a 1957 Land Rover 88, first registered on 13 February 1957.

Is SSJ 462 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSJ 462 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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