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580 XUW

1958 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

181,429 mi
Last recorded181,429 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 1958 Land Rover 8842,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration580 XUW
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1958
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 181,429 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 174,424 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 171,802 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 171,293 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 170,616 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 170,408 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 170,158 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 169,435 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 169,418 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 167,830 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 167,334 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 167,334 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 165,290 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 164,080 miles

Both front swivel hub oil seals have slight oil leaks

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 164,080 miles

Both front swivel hub oil seals have slight oil leaks

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 163,289 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 43,127 miles

Battery insecure

battery cable insecure

clutch pipe insecure

front prop-shaft splines worn

Pass 10 Aug 2006 40,073 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 31 Jul 2006 40,010 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

front prop shaft severly worn

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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580 XUW is a 1958 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1958 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 42,507 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 580 XUW, 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 68 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 580 XUW registered?

580 XUW is a 1958 Land Rover 88, first registered on 30 December 1958.

Is 580 XUW safe to buy?

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