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HJK 912J

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

13,795 mi
Last recorded13,795 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJK 912J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 13,795 miles

Offside Rear hub seal weeping

Fail 25 Feb 2019 13,795 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin front pipe to manifold joint (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2018 13,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold (7.1.2)

Offside Rear hub seal leaking not effecting brake performance

Pass 24 Feb 2017 13,587 miles

Offside Rear hub seal leaking [not contaminating brake]

Pass 15 Feb 2016 13,272 miles

front bump stops missing

perishing on front tyre side walls both front tyres

Fail 8 Feb 2016 13,222 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases would reqire new centre aswell (7.1.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

front bump stops missing

perishing on front tyre side walls both front tyres

Pass 9 Feb 2015 12,791 miles

Both side front seatbelts slow to retract.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 12,791 miles

Both side front seatbelts slow to retract.

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 12,469 miles

Rear fog light fitted but not working.

Fail 20 Jan 2014 12,469 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog light fitted but not working.

Pass 5 Feb 2013 12,002 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 11,999 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2012 11,232 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 11,232 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 2 Jan 2009 11,225 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engin over heating brakes not tested

near side brake binding

Pass 4 Jan 2008 11,184 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 11,091 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 11,086 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

excessive play in rear propshaft universal joint,advise do not drive.

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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HJK 912J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HJK 912J, 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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HJK 912J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 4 January 1971.

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