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JMV 540K

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

5,350 mi
Last recorded5,350 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMV 540K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 5,350 miles

Front propshaft sliding joint worn

Fail 20 Aug 2014 5,346 miles

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front propshaft sliding joint worn

Pass 27 Jul 2011 4,264 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 3,435 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 3,435 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 3,144 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 2,425 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 1,669 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 1,669 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 483 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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JMV 540K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JMV 540K, 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 JMV 540K registered?

JMV 540K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 7 December 1971.

Is JMV 540K safe to buy?

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