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MNL 555

1957 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,839 mi
Last recorded1,839 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 1957 Land Rover 8848,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNL 555
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 1,839 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 1,724 miles

both rear shock absorber lower bushes have slight play

various oil leaks

Pass 17 Aug 2010 1,709 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 1,705 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

retaining nut for propshaft loose.

Propshaft component defective

Pass 18 Jul 2009 1,680 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Jul 2009 1,680 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 1,672 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 1,537 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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MNL 555 is a 1957 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MNL 555, 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 MNL 555 registered?

MNL 555 is a 1957 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 August 1957.

Is MNL 555 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MNL 555 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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