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SPC 265

1952 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,032 mi
Last recorded33,032 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPC 265
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1952
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 33,032 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 33,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear prop shaft insecure.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 32,525 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 30,895 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 29,529 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 23 May 2008 29,529 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2007 28,013 miles

advise hand brake leaver travel

advise n/s/f upper swivel pin slight play

advise o/s/f upper swivel pin slight play

Pass 12 May 2006 25,949 miles

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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SPC 265 is a 1952 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SPC 265, 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 74 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 SPC 265 registered?

SPC 265 is a 1952 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 October 1952.

Is SPC 265 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPC 265 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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