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JLX 785K

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

32,877 mi
Last recorded32,877 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLX 785K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 32,877 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 31,903 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 29,361 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear flexi brake hose deteriorated

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2017 27,708 miles

Oil leak ()

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

all suspension and leaf spring bushes deteriorated/perrished

all tyres deteriorated

Fail 10 Oct 2017 27,694 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

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

all suspension and leaf spring bushes deteriorated/perrished

all tyres deteriorated

exhaust brackets weak and corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 27,162 miles

off side front brake slightly binding.

Fail 18 Oct 2016 27,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

off side front brake slightly binding.

Pass 12 Oct 2015 26,685 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 26,674 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 26,625 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 26,575 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 26,515 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 26,383 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 26,292 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 26,192 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 26,185 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 26,062 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 26,054 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 25,846 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 25,838 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 25,638 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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JLX 785K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 JLX 785K, 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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JLX 785K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 27 October 1971.

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