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XYB 718W

1991 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,344 mi
Last recorded63,344 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 1991 Land Rover 8846,969 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYB 718W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 63,344 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 62,624 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2013 62,607 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 60,680 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2011 57,699 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 57,694 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 54,616 miles

slight seepage of fluid on rear drums

Pass 10 Sep 2009 51,570 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 79,586 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 79,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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XYB 718W is a 1991 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 46,969 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 XYB 718W, 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 35 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XYB 718W registered?

XYB 718W is a 1991 Land Rover 88, first registered on 7 August 1991.

Is XYB 718W safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYB 718W shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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