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EBW 398B

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,310 mi
Last recorded160,310 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBW 398B
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 160,310 miles

Oil leaking from transfer case and front diff.

Rear " A" bar bushes perished.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

radius arm and trailing arm bushes perishing.

Pass 20 Dec 2018 192,144 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2013 190,286 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 187,923 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 186,785 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 184,453 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 184,397 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 175,871 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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EBW 398B is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EBW 398B, 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 EBW 398B registered?

EBW 398B is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is EBW 398B safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBW 398B shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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