MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,237 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
all tyres perished on side walls but no cords showning at presant
vehicle leans to right
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
all tyres persished on side walls but no cords showning at presant
slight play in o/s,n/s front wheel bearing
vehicle leans to the right
Battery insecure
Nearside rear tyre inner wall lightly cracked.
Vehicle has noticable lean to offside, but suspension movement / clearance not considered to be comprimised.
Nearside front tyre outer wall splitting/cracked. No cords visible.
Battery insecure
Both front steering swivels have slight oil leaks, has not reached brake components
Both rear tyres cracking deteriorating, not considered to be excessive.
Near side front tyre badly split on outer wall, no re-inforcement visible,
Pin hole in rear axle -oil leaking slightly
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Battery insecure
Both front steering swivels have slight oil leaks, has not reached brake components
Both rear tyres cracking deteriorating, not considered to be excessive.
Near side front tyre badly split on outer wall, no re-inforcement visible,
Pin hole in rear axle -oil leaking slightly
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure
Coolant leak
wires fouling on exhaust
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EHM 609J is a 1970 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 EHM 609J, 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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What year was EHM 609J registered?
EHM 609J is a 1970 Land Rover 88, first registered on 9 September 1970.
Is EHM 609J safe to buy?
The MOT history for EHM 609J shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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