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EDM 883J

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,801 mi
Last recorded8,801 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDM 883J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 8,801 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 8,801 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 8,801 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 8,801 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 8,801 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2011 8,801 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 8,801 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 8,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 8,801 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 8,801 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 8,801 miles

body has slight corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2008 8,801 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

body has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2007 8,810 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 8,801 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 8,801 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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EDM 883J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EDM 883J, 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 EDM 883J registered?

EDM 883J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 4 June 1971.

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The MOT history for EDM 883J shows 15 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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