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VFF 260

1957 Land Rover 88

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,568 mi
Last recorded56,568 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 1957 Land Rover 8848,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFF 260
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1957
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 56,568 miles

slight corrosion in front floors

steering box slight leak

Pass 5 Oct 2009 55,902 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 55,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING ARM(ON STEERING BOX)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 55,438 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 54,194 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006

no lights fitted at time of test

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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VFF 260 is a 1957 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VFF 260, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VFF 260 registered?

VFF 260 is a 1957 Land Rover 88, first registered on 24 September 1957.

Is VFF 260 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFF 260 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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