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WXL 880

1959 Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,129 mi
Last recorded99,129 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1959 Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility13,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWXL 880
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight 4X4 Utility
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 99,129 miles

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2017 98,761 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 15 Oct 2014 98,745 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 98,739 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Oct 2012 98,730 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 97,910 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 97,910 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 95,919 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 95,143 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 94,350 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 94,013 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2006 93,255 miles

bumper insecure

nail in tyre

oil leak

tow bar/hitch insecure

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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WXL 880 is a 1959 Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1959 Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 13,469 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WXL 880, 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 67 years old, this Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WXL 880 registered?

WXL 880 is a 1959 Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility, first registered on 1 May 1959.

Is WXL 880 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WXL 880 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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