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152 UXB

1956 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,618 mi
Last recorded30,618 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1956 Land Rover 8857,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration152 UXB
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1956
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 30,618 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 30,247 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 30,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 29,852 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre slight perishing on inside

Pass 17 May 2010 29,313 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 28,842 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 28,685 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 28,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 May 2007 28,558 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2007 28,558 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 28,246 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 28,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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152 UXB is a 1956 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 152 UXB, 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.

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What year was 152 UXB registered?

152 UXB is a 1956 Land Rover 88, first registered on 26 June 1956.

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