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ACH 285A

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,663 mi
Last recorded23,663 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2007
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACH 285A
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2007 23,663 miles

off side rear chassis member worn thin /rear side off off side road spring rear shackle hanger

Fail 19 Feb 2007 23,663 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side rear chassis member worn thin /rear side off off side road spring rear shackle hanger

Pass 16 Feb 2006 23,274 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 23,274 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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ACH 285A is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ACH 285A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ACH 285A?

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What year was ACH 285A registered?

ACH 285A is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is ACH 285A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACH 285A shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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