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EWP 891J

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

11,742 mi
Last recorded11,742 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWP 891J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 11,742 miles

existing chassis repairs appear ok

Pass 4 Oct 2019 10,830 miles

existing repairs appear ok

Pass 6 Oct 2018 8,918 miles

existing repairs appear ok

Pass 13 May 2015 4,164 miles

both front swivel hubs showing signs of weeping

extensive existing repairs to front and rear chassis rails and outriggers appear

Pass 13 May 2014 2,972 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 2,941 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 2,239 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 5 Apr 2013 2,183 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 27 Mar 2012 1,404 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 380 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 380 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 99,962 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 99,311 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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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EWP 891J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EWP 891J, 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 EWP 891J registered?

EWP 891J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 February 1971.

Is EWP 891J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWP 891J shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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