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JHF 645J

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,429 mi
Last recorded8,429 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHF 645J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 8,429 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Mar 2017 841 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement bush in chassis (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired at master cylinder (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 12 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 93,046 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 93,046 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 87,807 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 77,277 miles

Oil leak

all hubs very warm and rear axle

Pass 17 Nov 2006 56,842 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 56,791 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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JHF 645J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JHF 645J, 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 JHF 645J registered?

JHF 645J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is JHF 645J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHF 645J shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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