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PXU 592

1955 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,415 mi
Last recorded93,415 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1955 Land Rover 8829,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPXU 592
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1955
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2011 93,415 miles

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

brake light switch sticky

front shocks moist

nearside front sidelight wiring dodgy

slight leak from both sides axle end swivel balls

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 14 Jun 2011 93,415 miles

brake light switch sticky

front shocks moist

nearside front sidelight wiring dodgy

slight leak from both sides axle end swivel balls

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 19 May 2010 93,163 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 92,867 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 92,843 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2008 92,283 miles

nearside corrosion on bulkhead

Fail 24 Apr 2008 92,257 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

nearside corrosion on bulkhead

Pass 2 Mar 2007 91,502 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 90,785 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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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PXU 592 is a 1955 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1955 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 29,417 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 PXU 592, 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 71 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 PXU 592 registered?

PXU 592 is a 1955 Land Rover 88, first registered on 25 February 1955.

Is PXU 592 safe to buy?

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