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EBU 675K

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,950 mi
Last recorded55,950 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBU 675K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 55,950 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 55,950 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front advise small leak from hub

Offside Front small leak from hub

Pass 28 Jun 2016 55,535 miles

Centre lap belt not fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rubber mount perished

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

No hazard warning lights fitted

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 55,535 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre lap belt not fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rubber mount perished

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

No hazard warning lights fitted

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 54,346 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 53,159 miles

ADVISE MANY MARKS ON WINDSCREEN

Fail 4 Jun 2014 53,148 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

ADVISE N/S/F TYRES HAS DEEP CUTS

ADVISE VEHICLE LEANING TO O/S

ADVISE WINDSCREEN HAS MANY SMALL MARKS

Pass 3 Jul 2013 52,427 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 52,415 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant leak

rear hub oil seals leaking

vehicle sits low on o/s/r

Pass 12 Feb 2010 51,582 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 51,522 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 51,494 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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EBU 675K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,225cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EBU 675K, 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 EBU 675K registered?

EBU 675K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 6 December 1971.

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