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EBC 130J

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

36,036 mi
Last recorded36,036 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBC 130J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 36,036 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion bulk head (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear axle slightly corroded

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 36,032 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion bulk head (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear axle slightly corroded

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 35,396 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished on sidewalls

Fail 8 Apr 2016 35,392 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished on sidewalls

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 34,928 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Fail 2 Mar 2015 34,924 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

nearside front tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Pass 16 Jan 2014 34,259 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 34,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes binding badly

Fail 14 Dec 2012 33,920 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 33,920 miles

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 32,725 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 32,725 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 32,424 miles

advise cut in nsr tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

chassis slightly corroded

slight oil leak front swivel housing

slight pitting front swivel housing

Fail 18 Sep 2008 31,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chassis slightly corroded

slight oil leak front swivel housing

slight pitting front swivel housing

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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EBC 130J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 EBC 130J, 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 EBC 130J registered?

EBC 130J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 13 May 1971.

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