MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,339 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Centre Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
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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DRE 947K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 DRE 947K, 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 DRE 947K registered?
DRE 947K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 9 September 1971.
Is DRE 947K safe to buy?
The MOT history for DRE 947K shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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