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DAO 588K

1971 Land Rover 88

White Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,788 mi
Last recorded15,788 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAO 588K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 15,788 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 15,779 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 15,779 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 15,779 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 15,265 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 15,034 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front prop shaft has slight play in rear universal joint

Pass 14 Jan 2013 14,052 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 12,708 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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DAO 588K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,250cc 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 DAO 588K, 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 DAO 588K?

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What year was DAO 588K registered?

DAO 588K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 December 1971.

Is DAO 588K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAO 588K shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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