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XKR 345A

1956 Land Rover 88

Black Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,739 mi
Last recorded78,739 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1956 Land Rover 8857,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKR 345A
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1956
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 78,739 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 78,733 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Floor insecure

Wheel nuts fitted incorrectly

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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XKR 345A is a 1956 Land Rover 88 in Black with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1956 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 57,878 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 XKR 345A, 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 70 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XKR 345A registered?

XKR 345A is a 1956 Land Rover 88, first registered on 12 September 1956.

Is XKR 345A safe to buy?

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