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DJB 668J

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2008
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,688 mi
Last recorded73,688 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2007
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJB 668J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2007 73,688 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 73,688 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 72,827 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 72,706 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 72,706 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

o/s/r bump stop in poor condition

propshaft defective

Pass 29 Jun 2005 72,319 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 72,317 miles

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

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

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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DJB 668J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DJB 668J, 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

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What year was DJB 668J registered?

DJB 668J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 9 July 1971.

Is DJB 668J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJB 668J shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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