MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,753 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Various oil leaks around engine and gearbox areas,oil on chassis rails.
front door tops starting to corrode.
head lamp beam image starting to get poor.
offside rear tyre starting to perish
various oil leaks under vehicle
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
centre exhaust section and clamp corroded.
headlamp beam pattens poor.
offside rear tyre is slightly perished on sidewalls.
oil leaks to engine and transmission areas.
nearside headlamp beam patten getting poor.
oil leaks to engine and gearbox areas.
slight play/movement in all lower shock absorber bushes.
surface corrosion to nearside front chassis outrigger.
engine has slight oil leak.
gearbox has oil leaks.
nearside front swivel housing has slight oil leak.
nearside rear lower shockabsorber bush has slight play in bush.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
gearbox cross member corroded
Oil leak
n/s/r hub seal leaking
Oil leak
slight play o/s/f top coupling
Battery insecure
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
diff oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DLW 997J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 DLW 997J, 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 DLW 997J registered?
DLW 997J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 9 June 1971.
Is DLW 997J safe to buy?
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