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OVN 606

1957 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,594 mi
Last recorded98,594 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1957 Land Rover 8848,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVN 606
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2011 98,594 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

play in front prop shaft 'UJ'

Pass 27 Oct 2010 96,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

rear service brake imbalance

slight seepage from steering box

windsceen folded down when presented for test

Pass 29 Oct 2009 94,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel cap seal warn

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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OVN 606 is a 1957 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 OVN 606, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OVN 606?

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What year was OVN 606 registered?

OVN 606 is a 1957 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1957.

Is OVN 606 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVN 606 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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