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JHF 813J

1971 Land Rover 88

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,728 mi
Last recorded88,728 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHF 813J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 88,728 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 88,728 miles

Offside Front Lower Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 88,256 miles

headlight reflectors slightly dim

Pass 6 Sep 2017 81,281 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 78,910 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 78,910 miles

Headlamp aim too high r/hand headlamp aim high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 76,732 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 73,865 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 73,634 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 73,625 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 73,329 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight oil leak on o/s/f hub

Fail 15 Mar 2012 73,318 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight oil leak on o/s/f hub

Pass 25 Feb 2011 72,404 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 70,915 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 70,915 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2007 68,469 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 68,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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JHF 813J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 813J, 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 JHF 813J registered?

JHF 813J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 7 June 1971.

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