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DDG 863J

1971 Land Rover Series

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

81,779 mi
Last recorded81,779 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series70,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDG 863J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 81,779 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 81,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 77,083 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear bump stop missing

play in diff

Fail 18 Jun 2014 77,080 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2013 74,208 miles

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

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

exhaust blowing on manifold

n/s/r bump stop missing

play in front diff

Fail 24 Apr 2013 74,208 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust blowing on manifold

n/s/r bump stop missing

play in front diff

Pass 28 Mar 2012 54,459 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 54,454 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 69,633 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 76,333 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 76,333 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 76,333 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 76,333 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 76,336 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 76,333 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 76,333 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 76,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 76,333 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 76,333 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 134
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Stop lamp not working 106
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
position lamp(s) not working 78
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DDG 863J is a 1971 Land Rover Series in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 70,015 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 Series fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DDG 863J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 55 years old, this Land Rover Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DDG 863J registered?

DDG 863J is a 1971 Land Rover Series, first registered on 1 June 1971.

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