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DVK 138J

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,411 mi
Last recorded70,411 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVK 138J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 70,411 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 70,411 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm end (2.2.B.1f)

Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering pivot point has excessive play steering relay worn to excess (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s n/s (3.7.B.6a)

All position lamps not working front and rear (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

both wiper blades torn/not clearing

front shockers have no damping affect

Pass 8 Nov 2014 70,411 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 28 Sep 2013 68,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 68,584 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 67,744 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 65,617 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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DVK 138J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DVK 138J, 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 DVK 138J registered?

DVK 138J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is DVK 138J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DVK 138J shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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