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SSU 460

1990 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

61,233 mi
Last recorded61,233 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1990 Land Rover 8865,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSU 460
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 61,233 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 61,227 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 61,218 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 61,218 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014
Fail 14 Oct 2014 61,218 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 61,218 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 61,218 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin locking device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin locking device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 2 Oct 2012 60,894 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 60,894 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 59,600 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 58,517 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 57,702 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 55,062 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 55,062 miles

Inner Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2007 53,574 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 50,770 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 50,770 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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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SSU 460 is a 1990 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 65,556 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 SSU 460, 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 36 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SSU 460 is a 1990 Land Rover 88, first registered on 4 January 1990.

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