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FEH 967J

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,986 mi
Last recorded97,986 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEH 967J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 97,986 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from engine

Fail 16 Sep 2015 97,986 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak from engine

Fail 7 Aug 2015 97,866 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres are starting to split near the bead

oil leaks in the engine bay

Pass 4 Aug 2014 97,644 miles

All 4 leaf springs covered

All 4 tyres starting to crack outer sidewalls

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded not to excess

Pass 6 Aug 2013 97,391 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracked outer sidewalls not exposing cords

nearside wiper in poor condition

offside front tyre cracked not exposing cords

slight play in steering arm ball joint below the steering box

Fail 5 Aug 2013 97,383 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracked outer sidewalls not exposing cords

nearside wiper in poor condition

offside front tyre cracked not exposing cords

slight play in steering arm ball joint below the steering box

Pass 11 Aug 2012 96,890 miles

Oil leak

both offside front & rear tyres starting to crack on outer sidewall

welding repair to centre subframe beam poor

Fail 6 Aug 2012 96,890 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

both offside front & rear tyres starting to crack on outer sidewall

welding repair to centre subframe beam poor

Pass 20 Aug 2011 96,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 Apr 2010 95,420 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 94,663 miles

o/s/r n/s/f tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 2 Nov 2009 94,663 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r n/s/f tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 2 Oct 2008 91,785 miles

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

underside of vehicle covered in under seal.

Pass 29 Sep 2007 91,503 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 91,495 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 91,366 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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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FEH 967J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FEH 967J, 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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FEH 967J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 February 1971.

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