MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,090 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
heavy wax oiling under vehicle
Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
advise to general metal fatige req wax oil to protect
o/s n/s front and rear spring hanger corroded ALL CHASSISIS CORRODED REAR NO PLATE FADED BRAKES PULL TO RIGHT
EXAUST LOOSE AT REAR ALL CHASSIS CORODED ALL BODY MOUNTS CORRODED SLIGHT WARP ON O/S FRONT BRAKE DRUM
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HCH 789K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 HCH 789K, 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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How do I check the history of HCH 789K?
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What year was HCH 789K registered?
HCH 789K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 September 1971.
Is HCH 789K safe to buy?
The MOT history for HCH 789K shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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