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DHY 165K

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,601 mi
Last recorded30,601 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHY 165K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 30,601 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 30,601 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2011 29,645 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 29,642 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 29,622 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 29,616 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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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DHY 165K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 DHY 165K, 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 DHY 165K registered?

DHY 165K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 3 November 1971.

Is DHY 165K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHY 165K shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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