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DJW 171J

1970 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

10,152 mi
Last recorded10,152 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 8847,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJW 171J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 10,152 miles

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 8,962 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 8,855 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 8,797 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 8,792 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 8,763 miles

Offside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 8,611 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 5 May 2012 8,440 miles

Offside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

blue smoke emitted when cold

Pass 23 Mar 2011 8,404 miles

Offside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

exhaust emits blue smoke when cold

Pass 15 Mar 2010 8,194 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Offside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

exhaust emits blue smoke when cold

Pass 13 Nov 2008 8,042 miles

advise blue smoke from the exhaust on start up and cold idle

Fail 13 Nov 2008 8,042 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise blue smoke from the exhaust on start up and cold idle

Pass 20 Oct 2007 7,537 miles

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

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

advise blue smoke from the exhaust on start up and when engine is at cold idle

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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DJW 171J is a 1970 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 47,581 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 DJW 171J, 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 56 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 DJW 171J registered?

DJW 171J is a 1970 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 October 1970.

Is DJW 171J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJW 171J shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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