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HCY 554L

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,113 mi
Last recorded16,113 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCY 554L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 16,113 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 15,954 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 12,311 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 5,782 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Jan 2012 5,638 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 5,471 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 5,461 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 5,091 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 30 Dec 2008 4,729 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 101,467 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 97,184 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
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HCY 554L is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HCY 554L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HCY 554L?

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What year was HCY 554L registered?

HCY 554L is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is HCY 554L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCY 554L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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