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337 UXJ

1961 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

13,284 mi
Last recorded13,284 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 1961 Land Rover 8851,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration337 UXJ
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 13,284 miles

Offside Front wing liner insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 13,284 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wing liner insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 13,282 miles

Brake lining(s) contaminated handbrake shoes (1.1.13 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front wing liner insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 12,966 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 12,956 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipes corroded

Front floor and inner wheel arches corroding

Front wheel arch inner covers poor condition

Gearbox mounting crossmember heavily corroded

General corrosion on entire chassis structure

Oil leak

Rear leaf springs poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2016 12,839 miles

Front propshaft u/j has slight play (axle end )

Nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Nearside wiper quite slow

Oil leak

headlamp reflectors deteriorating

no seat belts fitted to drivers or centre seat

rear springs in poor condition

Fail 11 Nov 2016 12,837 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front propshaft u/j has slight play (axle end )

Nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Nearside wiper quite slow

Oil leak

headlamp reflectors deteriorating

no seat belts fitted to drivers or centre seat

rear springs in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2015 12,485 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to o/s/f floor pan

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Apr 2015 12,484 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

corrosion to o/s/f floor pan

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2014 11,994 miles

Oil leak

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s/r rebound rubber insecure

rear springs deteriorating

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 6 Jan 2014 11,992 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s/r rebound rubber insecure

rear springs deteriorating

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 14 Nov 2012 9,977 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

corrosion to parts of floor and chassis

main beam warning light not working

n/s/f and n/s/r rebound rubbers breaking away

Pass 8 Dec 2011 8,676 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

corrosion to floor and chassis

n/s/f and n/s/r rebound rubbers breaking away

Fail 30 Nov 2011 8,675 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Battery insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

corrosion to floor and chassis

n/s/f and n/s/r rebound rubbers breaking away

rear flexie brake hose contaminated with oil

Pass 12 May 2011 6,793 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 9 May 2011 6,789 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 6,575 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f rebound rubber breaking away

oil leak rear axle

rear flexie brake hose contaminated with axle oil

slight blow manifold area

Fail 2 Dec 2009 6,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

n/s/f rebound rubber breaking away

oil leak rear axle

rear flexie brake hose contaminated with axle oil

slight blow manifold area

Pass 13 Nov 2008 5,975 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 5,316 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 5,070 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 3,761 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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337 UXJ is a 1961 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1961 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 51,968 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 337 UXJ, 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 65 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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337 UXJ is a 1961 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1961.

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