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ExpiredMileage
61,229 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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.
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.
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.
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
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
all the cassis and floor are corroding.
all the springs are corroded.
they are oil leaks.
the floor and chassis of the motor are corroding.
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
the vehicle floor and chassis is corroding
there is a oil leak
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
the body and chassis.
they are oil leaks.
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
the engine and gearbox have oil leaks.
the front wheel hub seals have slight leaks
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
the chassis is corroding.
they are oil leaks on the motor.
n/s front swivel housing leaking
there are oil leaks
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
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
the chassis is corroded
the engine has a oil leak
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
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
the vehicle chassis and body is in poor †condition
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)
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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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