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HKJ 763L

1973 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

16,059 mi
Last recorded16,059 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKJ 763L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2011 16,059 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear bump stops missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 16,059 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear bump stops missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 16,038 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Propshaft component defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 16,058 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Bump stops missing

Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Propshaft component defective

general corrosion

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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HKJ 763L is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 54,010 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 HKJ 763L, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HKJ 763L registered?

HKJ 763L is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 19 January 1973.

Is HKJ 763L safe to buy?

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