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NYR 998

1955 Land Rover 4X4

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,251 mi
Last recorded50,251 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYR 998
MakeLand Rover
Model4X4
Year1955
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2006 50,251 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 51,212 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

all tyres perished on side walls

wheel nut thread showing on all wheels

How Reliable is the Land Rover 4X4?

Based on 1,085 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
1,229
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 29
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 25
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 24
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22
Stop lamp not working 19
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NYR 998 is a 1955 Land Rover 4X4 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Land Rover 4X4 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NYR 998, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 4X4 typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 71 years old, this Land Rover 4X4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NYR 998 registered?

NYR 998 is a 1955 Land Rover 4X4, first registered on 31 December 1955.

Is NYR 998 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYR 998 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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