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DLF 337J

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

262,817 mi
Last recorded262,817 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLF 337J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 262,817 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 257,039 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front swivel slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 247,961 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2015 247,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 160,207 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 152,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

towbar wiring untidy

Fail 5 Jul 2013 152,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

towbar wiring untidy

Pass 12 Jul 2012 145,570 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 137,673 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 137,672 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 130,065 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 123,229 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 115,735 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 107,045 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 103,572 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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DLF 337J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DLF 337J, 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 DLF 337J registered?

DLF 337J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 28 June 1971.

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