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HWJ 72J

1971 Land Rover 88

Red Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,063 mi
Last recorded18,063 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWJ 72J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Jan 2023 18,063 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 17,249 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 16,214 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2018 16,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general surface corrosion on front of chassis ,and road springs, but not excessive.

Pass 29 Jan 2007 14,876 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 12,901 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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HWJ 72J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 HWJ 72J, 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 HWJ 72J?

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What year was HWJ 72J registered?

HWJ 72J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 March 1971.

Is HWJ 72J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWJ 72J shows 6 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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