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JXC 761L

1973 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,480 mi
Last recorded94,480 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJXC 761L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 94,480 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

all wheel studs not protruding wheel nuts

Fail 3 Jun 2021 94,480 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

all wheel studs not protruding wheel nuts

Pass 15 Jun 2015 94,475 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/F outer Swivel Joint Leaking

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust Support Damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2015 94,475 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/F outer Swivel Joint Leaking

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust Support Damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2014 94,445 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 94,445 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 94,320 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 94,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 94,270 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 94,154 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside front swivel oil seals worn

nearside & offside front wheels bearings slighty noisey

Fail 5 May 2011 94,154 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside front swivel oil seals worn

nearside & offside front wheels bearings slighty noisey

Pass 30 Mar 2010 93,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 93,629 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 93,629 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 93,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 92,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 90,977 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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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JXC 761L is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 54,010 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 JXC 761L, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JXC 761L registered?

JXC 761L is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 19 June 1973.

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