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JOS 731R

1977 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,625 mi
Last recorded35,625 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1977 Land Rover 8858,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOS 731R
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 35,625 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2019 35,586 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 35,525 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 35,525 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering box insecure bolts underneath (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 33,566 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 30,132 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 27,525 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 24,208 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 20,857 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 17,938 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 14,262 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 11,010 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 7,726 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 5,076 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 5,076 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 3,740 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 3,740 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 530 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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JOS 731R is a 1977 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1977 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 58,279 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 JOS 731R, 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 49 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JOS 731R?

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What year was JOS 731R registered?

JOS 731R is a 1977 Land Rover 88, first registered on 11 January 1977.

Is JOS 731R safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOS 731R shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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