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YTU 955W

1975 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,928 mi
Last recorded50,928 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1975 Land Rover 8847,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTU 955W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 50,928 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 50,921 miles

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 50,811 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 50,811 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 50,718 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 50,716 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 50,680 miles

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

Centre engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle beam modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

floor pan heavily corroded

nearside front leaf spring corroded

nearside front wheel arch heavily corroded

nearside rear leaf spring corroded

offside front leaf spring corroded

offside front wheel arch heavily corroded

offside rear leaf spring corroded

this vehcile has been heavily welded

this vehicle is heavily corroded

this vehicle is heavily wax oiled

Pass 26 Jul 2012 50,410 miles

chassis is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2011 50,130 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 49,944 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 49,944 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 8 May 2009 49,824 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 49,621 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 49,226 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 49,226 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 48,839 miles

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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YTU 955W is a 1975 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1975 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 47,647 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 YTU 955W, 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 51 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YTU 955W registered?

YTU 955W is a 1975 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1975.

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