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AUR 429K

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

31,647 mi
Last recorded31,647 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUR 429K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 31,647 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 31,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 31,611 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Various around engine bay (1.9.2a)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Intermittant operation (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam Intermittant operation (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working Intermittant operation and interacting with dash board tell tales (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Near front body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose Locking device insecure (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake fluid reservoir pipe in poor condition

Chassis corroded and poorly repaired in various places

Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

Oil residue around steering box and steering components

Slight oil leak around nearside front hub

Pass 24 Feb 2016 31,323 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 31,196 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 30,614 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 15,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front backplate showing signs of oil contamination

rear propshaft bearing worn

Fail 5 Apr 2013 15,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak,coming from the fuel pump area

nearside backplate has oil on it,suspect hub seal leaking

Pass 2 Apr 2012 15,498 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 15,498 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 15,498 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

fuel pump leaking oil,advise customer too check oil level

gearbox cross member corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2009 15,498 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 15,498 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 15,498 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 15,498 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 15,498 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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AUR 429K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AUR 429K, 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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AUR 429K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 5 November 1971.

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