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WGB 859W

1995 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

20,583 mi
Last recorded20,583 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Land Rover 8847,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGB 859W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 20,583 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 20,383 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 20,033 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 19,632 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 18,347 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 16,217 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 14,305 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 12,666 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 11,496 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 9,262 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 6,377 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 2,953 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 94 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 52 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

offside front outrigger out with prescribed area

Pass 18 Nov 2011 79,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 77,024 miles

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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WGB 859W is a 1995 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1995 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 47,699 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WGB 859W, 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 31 years old, this Land Rover 88 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WGB 859W registered?

WGB 859W is a 1995 Land Rover 88, first registered on 16 June 1995.

Is WGB 859W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGB 859W shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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