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BSJ 754

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,847 mi
Last recorded92,847 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSJ 754
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 92,847 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 92,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 96,653 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 96,653 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 96,610 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 96,610 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 96,534 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 96,534 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 96,293 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 96,293 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BSJ 754 is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BSJ 754, 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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BSJ 754 is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 12 July 1971.

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