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DTX 65J

1971 Land Rover 88

Red Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,443 mi
Last recorded95,443 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTX 65J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 95,443 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

chassis has light corrosion in several places

Fail 19 Dec 2007 9,425 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 9,425 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 93,344 miles

front number plate cracked

metal brake pipes covered in under seal

slight play in both front wheel bearings

under side of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 15 Nov 2005 92,635 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 92,433 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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DTX 65J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DTX 65J, 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 DTX 65J registered?

DTX 65J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 18 May 1971.

Is DTX 65J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTX 65J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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