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1971 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

71,698 mi
Last recorded71,698 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOA 250K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 71,698 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 71,698 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 71,484 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play swivel hsng play on limit (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

all brake hose ferules have slight corrosion

all chassis has corrosion

nsf bumper corner damage

rear axle support tube corrosion

rear crossmember corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2016 71,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Axle swivel joint has slight play Both front upper and lower (2.5.A.3b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired Both (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Axle webbing/casing corroded

Roof, rear side panels not fitted at time of test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

centre gear box member corroded

chassis in poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2015 71,293 miles

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

Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

chassis corroded

engine x memmber heavily corroded

rear axle strengthening web holed

Fail 19 Jun 2015 71,293 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

chassis corroded

engine x memmber heavily corroded

rear axle strengthening web holed

Fail 5 Aug 2014 71,248 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 70,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 70,936 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 70,907 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FRONT TYRES PERISHING AND OSF TYRE LOW TREAD IN MIDDLE

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

REAR PROPSHAFT SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT U/J AND IN SPLINE

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 70,727 miles

MAIN BEAM TELL TALE LAMP INOP

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

SMOKES A BIT

Fail 18 Apr 2012 70,727 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

OIL ON MIN

MAIN BEAM TELL TALE LAMP INOP

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

SMOKES A BIT

Pass 12 Nov 2010 69,823 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 69,814 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

CORROSION HOLES IN NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR

FRONT TYRES INNER SIDEWALLS PERISHING

NO MAIN BEAM TELL TALE

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 May 2009 68,733 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 68,710 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

MAIN BEAM TELLTALE INOP

NEARSIDE WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SLIGHTLY SPLIT

OFFSIDE FRONT HUB SLIGHT OIL LEAK

REAR PROP FRONT U/J WORN

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX

Pass 25 Apr 2008 68,185 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 68,170 miles

Brake rod locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

BOTH FRONT INNER WHEELARCHES LOOSE

FUEL CAP SEAL PERISHING

NO MAIN BEAM TELLTALE

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

OIL LEAK DOWN OSF BRAKE BACKPLATE FROM HUB SEALS

REAR PROPSHAFT FRONT U/J WORN

Pass 23 Nov 2006 67,339 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 66,671 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 66,671 miles

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

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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BOA 250K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 BOA 250K, 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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BOA 250K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 4 November 1971.

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