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CTG 501J

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

79,197 mi
Last recorded79,197 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTG 501J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 79,197 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 79,197 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 78,917 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 78,853 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 78,560 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 78,021 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 77,766 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 77,567 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jun 2011 77,327 miles

slight movement in a frame joint

slight play in drop arm

Pass 12 Jun 2010 77,098 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 76,710 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 76,457 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 75,955 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 74,604 miles

cut in sidewall of offside rear tyre

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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CTG 501J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CTG 501J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CTG 501J?

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What year was CTG 501J registered?

CTG 501J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is CTG 501J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTG 501J shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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