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BRE 569J

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,398 mi
Last recorded15,398 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRE 569J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 15,398 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 15,397 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 15,397 miles

hemispherical dust covers (n/s and o/s ) split.aux o/s/f side light innop.

Fail 16 Jun 2015 15,397 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both hemispherical dust covers split. o/s/r back plate damp,poss 1/2 shaft oil seal leaking.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 15,397 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 15,397 miles

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

o/s/r brake back plate "wet" (oil)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 9,653 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 9,653 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 7,501 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 7,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 7,220 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 7,206 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 4,206 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 4,167 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 4,150 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 4,130 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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BRE 569J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BRE 569J, 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 BRE 569J registered?

BRE 569J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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