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ERX 965K

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,346 mi
Last recorded84,346 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERX 965K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2018 84,346 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 83,947 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 83,259 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 81,912 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 81,140 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 81,140 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 26 Jun 2013 81,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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ERX 965K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ERX 965K, 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 ERX 965K registered?

ERX 965K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 5 November 1971.

Is ERX 965K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERX 965K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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