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WSU 227

1989 Land Rover 88

Black Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,215 mi
Last recorded19,215 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Land Rover 8844,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSU 227
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 19,215 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

both front swivels slight leak

Pass 25 Jul 2007 19,027 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight leak from front swivels

Pass 12 Jul 2005 17,433 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 17,433 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

N/S/F SWIVEL HOUSING LEAKING, FRONT DIFF LEAKING, ENGINE OIL LEAK, O/S/F BIMP STOP INSECURE,OIL LEAK FROM STEERING BOX (NOT PAS) †

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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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WSU 227 is a 1989 Land Rover 88 in Black with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 44,454 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 WSU 227, 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 37 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WSU 227 registered?

WSU 227 is a 1989 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 October 1989.

Is WSU 227 safe to buy?

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