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OBK 141

1957 Land Rover 88

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,737 mi
Last recorded8,737 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1957 Land Rover 8848,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBK 141
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1957
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 8,737 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 8,737 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 8,737 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 8,737 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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OBK 141 is a 1957 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OBK 141, 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 OBK 141 registered?

OBK 141 is a 1957 Land Rover 88, first registered on 11 May 1957.

Is OBK 141 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBK 141 shows 4 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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