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XEU 251K

1985 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,507 mi
Last recorded87,507 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 8854,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEU 251K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 87,507 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 87,499 miles

play in both front propshaft u/j s

Fail 9 Feb 2016 87,499 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced beam image dim (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced beam image dim (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split @ perished in tread (4.1.D.1a)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

play in both front propshaft u/j s

Pass 29 Jun 2006 87,491 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 87,491 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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XEU 251K is a 1985 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XEU 251K, 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 XEU 251K registered?

XEU 251K is a 1985 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is XEU 251K safe to buy?

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