MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
349 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
free play front uj sliding joint
off side front indicator lens in poor condition
oil leak
Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
free play front uj sliding joint
o/s front indicator lense in poor condition
oil leak
steering drop arm ball joint has free play
Different wheels and tyres fitted than 1st test .
General corrosion on chassis suspension./ etc.
Rear suspension looks odd but told by presenter that it is off road equipment baught from a shop.
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
General corrosion on chassis /suspension/ brakes etc.
Rear suspension modified but all still in good working order .
Strong smell of petrol when on brake test.
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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966 XUS is a 1957 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1957 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 48,017 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 966 XUS, 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 69 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 966 XUS registered?
966 XUS is a 1957 Land Rover 88, first registered on 6 December 1957.
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