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DHO 543K

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,354 mi
Last recorded85,354 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHO 543K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 85,354 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

under side of vehical coroding

Pass 27 Feb 2017 85,067 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 84,674 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s (2.4.B.1a)

rear chassis member rusting

Fail 26 Feb 2016 84,674 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear chassis member rusting

Fail 9 Nov 2015 84,674 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped ACROSS CHASSIS (3.6.B.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. BOTH HEAD LIGHTS LOOSE (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Stop lamp not working BOTH N/S & O/S (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH N/S & O/S ( PIPE TO CYLINDER) (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion REAR CROSS MEMBER (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion GEAR BOX MOUNTING CHASSIS MEMBER (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion N/S OUT RIGGER (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 84,647 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 84,250 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 84,231 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 83,910 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 63,024 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 82,480 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 81,960 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 80,765 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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DHO 543K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DHO 543K, 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 DHO 543K registered?

DHO 543K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 November 1971.

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