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WGV 588K

1972 Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

3,630 mi
Last recorded3,630 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGV 588K
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight 4X4 Utility
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 3,630 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 3,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 3,231 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 1,867 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 807 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 586 miles

Slight play in steering column

Pass 30 Aug 2012 380 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 56,675 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 56,658 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 56,645 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Dampness from n/s/r brake drum

Pass 18 Jun 2009 56,620 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 56,595 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 56,138 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility?

Based on 618 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
451
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
Stop lamp not working 20
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 19
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 16
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WGV 588K is a 1972 Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WGV 588K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 54 years old, this Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WGV 588K registered?

WGV 588K is a 1972 Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility, first registered on 1 March 1972.

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The MOT history for WGV 588K shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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