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961 UXY

1972 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 3250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,367 mi
Last recorded50,367 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 8851,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration961 UXY
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 50,367 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 50,307 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 60,143 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 50,016 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 12 Jun 2015 49,991 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

nearside front hub leaking oil

Pass 9 Apr 2014 49,750 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 49,600 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 49,600 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,470 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,409 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 49,009 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 48,908 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 48,700 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 48,489 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 47,770 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 47,646 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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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961 UXY is a 1972 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 3,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 51,850 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 961 UXY, 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 54 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 961 UXY registered?

961 UXY is a 1972 Land Rover 88, first registered on 8 March 1972.

Is 961 UXY safe to buy?

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