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JHD 640J

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

43,402 mi
Last recorded43,402 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHD 640J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 43,402 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 43,402 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel corroded near valve stem

Pass 9 Jun 2016 43,402 miles

All tyres aged cracking

Nearside Front Bulk head corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 43,402 miles

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulk head (3.6.C.3)

All tyres aged cracking

Nearside Front Bulk head corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 43,402 miles

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

nearside floor deteriorating

Fail 8 Dec 2014 43,402 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

nearside floor deteriorating

Pass 14 Nov 2013 43,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2013 43,402 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2012 43,402 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

nearside body outrigger slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2011 43,402 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 43,401 miles

Front brake balance right on 25% limit.

Noted floor repairs from inside.

Noted signs of previous rubbing of front brake hoses on shock absorbers, no fouling seen & no reinforcing seen.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 43,402 miles

1) Rear prop, rear U/J worn, 2)Front hub-seals leaking, 3)O/S Wiper blade split.

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 43,402 miles

Both door mirrors cracked, still good view to rear.

Front brake balance right on 25% limit.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 43,402 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 43,402 miles

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

Registration number & V.I.N not matched in database new record created.

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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JHD 640J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JHD 640J, 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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JHD 640J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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