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AAO 211J

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,739 mi
Last recorded49,739 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAO 211J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 49,739 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 49,407 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 49,081 miles

chassis repairs very poor standard

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 49,073 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

chassis repairs very poor standard

Pass 25 Nov 2015 48,746 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 48,745 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear x-member, several holes. inner chassis next to transfer mountings, offside. (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 48,616 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 48,616 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 48,457 miles

all four tyres starting to crack between tread and on side walls

Fail 8 Mar 2013 48,457 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres starting to crack between tread and on side walls

Fail 26 Nov 2011 48,030 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 48,030 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 47,571 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 38,830 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 38,608 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2008 38,578 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 34,632 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 34,630 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 31,215 miles

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

Inner tubes fitted to tubeless tyres

Left hand mirror damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2005 28,262 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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AAO 211J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 55,950 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 AAO 211J, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AAO 211J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 February 1971.

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