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FHH 173K

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,101 mi
Last recorded52,101 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHH 173K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 52,101 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 52,101 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FHH 173K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FHH 173K, 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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What year was FHH 173K registered?

FHH 173K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is FHH 173K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHH 173K shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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