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SAD 71

1956 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,115 mi
Last recorded59,115 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 1956 Land Rover 8857,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAD 71
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1956
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2010 59,115 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 59,115 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 59,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all spring eye bushes perishing

slight play in front wheelbearings

Pass 10 Apr 2008 59,115 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 59,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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SAD 71 is a 1956 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1956 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 57,878 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 SAD 71, 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 70 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SAD 71 registered?

SAD 71 is a 1956 Land Rover 88, first registered on 3 May 1956.

Is SAD 71 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAD 71 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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