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EDT 664J

1970 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,630 mi
Last recorded49,630 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 8847,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDT 664J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 49,630 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 49,614 miles

Engine and gearbox oil leak, also has a slight leak from OSR axle, but not considered excessive

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake effort only just within limits

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NSR and OSR shock bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis has allover corrosion, but not (yet) considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 49,614 miles

Engine and gearbox oil leak, also has a slight leak from OSR axle, but not considered excessive

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake effort only just within limits

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NSR and OSR shock bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis has allover corrosion, but not (yet) considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid OS washer jet not aimed at screen (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 49,808 miles

O/S lower screen cracked

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2018 49,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected lower bulkhead area holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear crossmember/chassis area holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Suspension arm area holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision NSF and OSF mounting brackets held on with exhaust clamps (!) (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S screen cracked

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2017 49,582 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSF to OSF brake pipe (runs long front) (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Caliper link pipe (3.6.B.2c)

O/S screen cracked not in drivers view

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2016 49,565 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2016 49,565 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Temp repair to rubber mount (7.1.1)

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 48,616 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 47,111 miles

Emissions result borderline

Fail 28 Jan 2014 47,111 miles

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

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

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

Emissions result borderline

Pass 9 Feb 2013 46,352 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011

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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EDT 664J is a 1970 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 47,581 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 EDT 664J, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EDT 664J is a 1970 Land Rover 88, first registered on 17 September 1970.

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