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AGE 197J

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

13,575 mi
Last recorded13,575 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGE 197J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 13,575 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 13,575 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by spring mountain (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by spring mountain (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 12,384 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres but no core exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 12,380 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres but no core exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 11,015 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 9,757 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 9,755 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 8,504 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 8,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 7,217 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 7,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre cross member ends (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 4,929 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 4,187 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 2,889 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 1,838 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 1,838 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 729 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 130 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 130 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 99,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 99,206 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 97,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 97,668 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 64,210 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 64,210 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 63,214 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 63,214 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 62,182 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 62,009 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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AGE 197J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 AGE 197J, 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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What year was AGE 197J registered?

AGE 197J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 June 1971.

Is AGE 197J safe to buy?

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