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AKB 282J

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

26,321 mi
Last recorded26,321 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKB 282J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 26,321 miles

visual emission check carried out

Pass 16 Mar 2012 25,723 miles

slight play offside front wheel bearing

uneven wear offside front tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2012 25,723 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play offside front wheel bearing

uneven wear offside front tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2011 24,697 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

condition of nearside front rear chassis spring bush

condition of rear chassis nearside at bump stop

Pass 31 Mar 2011 24,697 miles

condition of nearside front rear chassis spring bush

condition of rear chassis nearside at bump stop

Pass 3 Mar 2010 19,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion ( surface) to front dumb irons

corrosion (surface) to rear chassis before rear cross member

light blue smoke on idle

Fail 3 Mar 2010 19,690 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

corrosion ( surface) to front dumb irons

corrosion (surface) to rear chassis before rear cross member

light blue smoke on idle

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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AKB 282J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AKB 282J, 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 AKB 282J?

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What year was AKB 282J registered?

AKB 282J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is AKB 282J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKB 282J shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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