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1251 HN

1970 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,284 mi
Last recorded90,284 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 8847,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1251 HN
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 90,284 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 89,729 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

front bumper corroded

service brake made only minimum requirement

Pass 2 Jun 2016 89,345 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 89,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 88,768 miles

Oil leak

offside lower bulkhead corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 88,402 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 87,830 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 87,260 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 May 2011 87,248 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2010 86,516 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 85,811 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2009 85,811 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 85,398 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 21 May 2007 85,073 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 84,542 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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1251 HN is a 1970 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 47,581 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 1251 HN, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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1251 HN is a 1970 Land Rover 88, first registered on 5 June 1970.

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