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EMW 850D

1966 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,878 mi
Last recorded73,878 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1966 Land Rover 8846,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMW 850D
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 73,878 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 73,402 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 72,918 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 71,811 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 71,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2006 70,302 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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EMW 850D is a 1966 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1966 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 46,900 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 EMW 850D, 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 60 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 EMW 850D registered?

EMW 850D is a 1966 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 February 1966.

Is EMW 850D safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMW 850D shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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