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HTJ 982K

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,878 mi
Last recorded74,878 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTJ 982K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2017 74,878 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 73,770 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 72,978 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 71,617 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 71,431 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 71,222 miles

offside front floor is corroded but not within any prescribed area

Pass 27 Oct 2011 71,222 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 71,212 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 71,038 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 70,410 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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HTJ 982K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HTJ 982K, 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

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What year was HTJ 982K registered?

HTJ 982K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 November 1971.

Is HTJ 982K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTJ 982K shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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