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EYL 437J

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,229 mi
Last recorded61,229 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYL 437J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 61,229 miles

all the chassis is corroding and floor

all the shockers are corroded.

all the springs are corroded and getting worn

both the axles are corroded.

they are oil leaks all over.

Pass 26 Nov 2019 61,217 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all the floor and chassis is corroding.

all the leaf springs are corroded.

the drivers front floor is not fully secure

the off side front inner wheel arch is corroded.

the rear prop shaft is getting worn.

Fail 12 Nov 2019 61,210 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window in an unacceptable condition drivers door window insecure. (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all the floor and chassis is corroding.

all the leaf springs are corroded.

the drivers front floor is not fully secure

the off side front inner wheel arch is corroded.

the rear prop shaft is getting worn.

Pass 19 Nov 2018 61,170 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front u.j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner arch is corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

all floor corroding

all the leaf springs are corroding

the chassis is corroding

Fail 12 Nov 2018 61,170 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front leaf spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under the steering box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced both (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front u.j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner arch is corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

all floor corroding

all the leaf springs are corroding

the chassis is corroding

Pass 23 Oct 2017 61,101 miles

all the cassis and floor are corroding.

all the springs are corroded.

they are oil leaks.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 61,018 miles

the floor and chassis of the motor are corroding.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 60,913 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

the vehicle floor and chassis is corroding

there is a oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2015 60,906 miles

Battery insecure casing is corroded (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (next to the rear exhaust) (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

the vehicle floor and chassis is corroding

there is a oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 60,871 miles

the body and chassis.

they are oil leaks.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 60,761 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all brakes sticking slightly

both swivel seals leaking

engine and gearbox have oil leaks

Pass 16 Oct 2012 60,727 miles

the engine and gearbox have oil leaks.

the front wheel hub seals have slight leaks

Fail 15 Oct 2012 60,723 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

the engine and gearbox have oil leaks.

the front wheel hub seals have slight leaks

Pass 3 Oct 2011 60,614 miles

the chassis is corroding.

they are oil leaks on the motor.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 60,479 miles

n/s front swivel housing leaking

there are oil leaks

Fail 6 Oct 2010 60,477 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s front swivel housing leaking

there are oil leaks

Pass 8 Oct 2009 60,331 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

the chassis is corroded

the engine has a oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2009 60,331 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

the chassis is corroded

the engine has a oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2008 60,143 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 60,038 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 59,815 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 59,815 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2005 59,771 miles

the vehicle chassis and body is in poor †condition

Fail 20 Jul 2005 59,769 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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EYL 437J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EYL 437J, 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.

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EYL 437J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 23 March 1971.

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