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WFF 826

1957 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,630 mi
Last recorded32,630 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1957 Land Rover 8848,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFF 826
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 32,630 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 32,564 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front wheel bearing sounds slightly noisey when rotated.

Pass 27 May 2010 32,322 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated.

Pass 18 May 2009 31,916 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 31,249 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 34,507 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 34,507 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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WFF 826 is a 1957 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WFF 826, 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 WFF 826?

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What year was WFF 826 registered?

WFF 826 is a 1957 Land Rover 88, first registered on 24 September 1957.

Is WFF 826 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFF 826 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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