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AFJ 895A

1958 Land Rover 88

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,055 mi
Last recorded101,055 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1958 Land Rover 8842,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFJ 895A
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1958
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 101,055 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 100,772 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 100,875 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 100,575 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Inner Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 22,327 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 22,323 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 22,323 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 22,323 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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AFJ 895A is a 1958 Land Rover 88 in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AFJ 895A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AFJ 895A registered?

AFJ 895A is a 1958 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 July 1958.

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