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WSV 954

1988 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2252cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

15,191 mi
Last recorded15,191 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1988 Land Rover 8848,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSV 954
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,252cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 15,191 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 15,155 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 15,120 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 15,081 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 15,073 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

n/s mirror glass cracked

no brake test carryed out

rearend boot floor

Pass 19 Nov 2013 15,051 miles

no washers

Fail 12 Nov 2013 15,050 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

no washers

Pass 23 Oct 2012 14,946 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 14,807 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 14,478 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 14,460 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2005 14,277 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 14,277 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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WSV 954 is a 1988 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,252cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,930 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 WSV 954, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WSV 954 registered?

WSV 954 is a 1988 Land Rover 88, first registered on 6 January 1988.

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