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1956 Land Rover 88 Series I On the button and ready to go
Manor Park • UK • 26 Oct 2024
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1956 Land Rover 88 Series I On the button and ready to go
UK • 26 Oct 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1956 Land Rover 88 Series I is a usable example, finished in Green with limestone steel wheels. It features a 1.8 turbo diesel engine, Smiths heater, Exmoor trim hood, and Goodyear Wrangler tyres, with 73,725 miles shown.
Condition
6
The car presents well with green paintwork and an unmarked Exmoor trim hood. The interior appears free from rips or tears. However, it has a non-original engine and Chase GB Gin stickers, suggesting it may have been used for promotional purposes, affecting originality.
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73,725 miles
111605082
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
OAM 428
1956
Auction
Not Sold
1956 Land Rover 88 Series I On the button and ready to go
Manor Park • UK • 26 Oct 2024
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Description
Designed by Maurice Wilks in 1947, a Land-Rover rates highly on any list of the world's most significant vehicles, and the earlier - and therefore purer - the better.
By the 1957 model year, during which this example was made, weak points had been ironed out to bring the 4x4 to a specification that would last for decades.
A simple ladder frame chassis, steel bulkhead and rugged square-formed aluminium panels created a strong workhorse for light industrial, countryside and military use alike.
The 88" chassis was offered from mid-1956 model year, in preparation for the diesel variant.
This example is a 1956 Land Rover Series 1 88, finished in Green with limestone steel wheels.
Showing 73,725 miles on the odometer and now fitted with a 1800cc Turbo Diesel for usability.
Outside, the car presents well, with green paintwork and Chase GB Gin stickers on.
Inside, the original specification seats appear to be free from any rips or tears.
This example still retains the Smiths internal h...
Price Analysis vs Other Series I 88s
£1,125
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,289
Median Price (Since 2020)
£27,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on 11th Oct 2013
Latest MOT mileage:
72,274 miles
MOT History
Failed
On 11th Oct 2013, 72,274 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
User Entered:
- no number plate lights fitted
- slight leak on front hubs
- slight play in track rod ends
- chassis and under body covered in underseal
- play in o/s/f hub
- engine oil leaks
- non standard exhaust and blowing slightly
Passed
On 11th Oct 2013, 72,274 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
User Entered:
- no number plate lights fitted
- slight leak on front hubs
- slight play in track rod ends
- chassis and under body covered in underseal
- play in o/s/f hub
- engine oil leaks
- non standard exhaust and blowing slightly
Passed
On 22nd May 2012, 71,496 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)
- Offside Outer Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Passed
On 12th May 2011, 70,117 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
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