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EML 966J

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,072 mi
Last recorded67,072 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEML 966J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 67,072 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 66,923 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 66,749 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 66,576 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 66,082 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 65,348 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 64,837 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 63,759 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 63,407 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2009 63,403 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

all four tyres perished

Pass 18 Jul 2008 63,162 miles

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 19 Jul 2007 62,989 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 62,980 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

corrosion on wheels †corrosion on leaf springs †leaf springs slightly splayed †front ty7res perished

Pass 22 Jun 2006 62,341 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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EML 966J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EML 966J, 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 EML 966J registered?

EML 966J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 June 1971.

Is EML 966J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EML 966J shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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