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AUT 705K

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

15,208 mi
Last recorded15,208 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUT 705K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 15,208 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 15,208 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Seat belt missing all (7.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis around rear leaf spring mtng (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2020 11,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 8,505 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 8,471 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 4,155 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 99,755 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 99,367 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 99,021 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 99,016 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 96,748 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 96,716 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 94,286 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 91,909 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 91,308 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 89,677 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 87,587 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 85,724 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 83,204 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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AUT 705K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AUT 705K, 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 AUT 705K registered?

AUT 705K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is AUT 705K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUT 705K shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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