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HPF 218K

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

36,763 mi
Last recorded36,763 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPF 218K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 36,763 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake binding

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front movement in wheel bearing

Offside Front shocker bush perished

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 36,583 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 36,521 miles

corrosion on rear differential

Pass 6 Mar 2013 36,384 miles

corrosion on rear diff.

Fail 26 Feb 2013 36,372 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal anti slip missing???

corrosion on rear diff.

Pass 2 Feb 2012 35,964 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 35,629 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 35,167 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 34,692 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 34,692 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 33,919 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 33,163 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Jan 2007 33,106 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 32,518 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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HPF 218K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HPF 218K, 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 HPF 218K registered?

HPF 218K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 27 October 1971.

Is HPF 218K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPF 218K shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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