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WGD 590R

1985 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,694 mi
Last recorded5,694 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 8854,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGD 590R
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 5,694 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 5,694 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 5,545 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 5,490 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

clutch slave cylinder inscure

Pass 28 Oct 2011 5,111 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 5,110 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 4,937 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 4,740 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 4,739 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 4,582 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 4,566 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 67,294 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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WGD 590R is a 1985 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 54,652 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 WGD 590R, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WGD 590R registered?

WGD 590R is a 1985 Land Rover 88, first registered on 16 November 1985.

Is WGD 590R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGD 590R shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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