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BHJ 359J

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,482 mi
Last recorded9,482 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 359J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 9,482 miles

n/s/f bump stop missing

slight pull under heavy brakeing

small hole in of chasis

Fail 4 Sep 2012 9,473 miles

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

n/s/f bump stop missing

slight pull under heavy brakeing

small hole in of chasis

Pass 6 Sep 2011 899 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 8,518 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 7,789 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 5,326 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 16 Aug 2006 3,268 miles

ADVISE : SLIGHT PLAY IN OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING.

ADVISE : SLIGHT WEAR IN PROPELLER SHAFT JOINTS.

ADVISE : SLIGHT WEAR IN SUSPENSION BUSHES .

Fail 11 Nov 2005 3,227 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front and rear propshaft joints are worn. All suspension spring bushes showing signs of deriation. Play in offside rear wheel bearing. Corrosion showing in general chassis area. Exhaust system showing signs of weakness.

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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BHJ 359J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BHJ 359J, 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 BHJ 359J registered?

BHJ 359J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 15 February 1971.

Is BHJ 359J safe to buy?

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