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JYG 573J

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

3,873 mi
Last recorded3,873 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYG 573J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 3,873 miles

body support channel corroded on the n/s

cracks in o/s/f tyre

o/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r outrigger corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2019 3,873 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

body support channel corroded on the n/s

cracks in o/s/f tyre

o/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r outrigger corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 3,839 miles

Nearside Rear body mounting slightly corroded

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 16 Nov 2016 3,746 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Dec 2015 3,660 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 2 Dec 2015 3,652 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear propshaft universal joint worn

Pass 1 Dec 2014 3,479 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

offside rear bump stop missing

slight play in upper column bearing

Fail 19 Nov 2014 3,444 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

offside rear bump stop missing

slight play in upper column bearing

Pass 20 Nov 2013 3,293 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 3,273 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 2,690 miles

near side rear g/box mount

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

near side front engine mount

Pass 7 Dec 2011 2,637 miles

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

ball joint cover split nsf track rod end

Fail 6 Dec 2011 2,531 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

ball joint cover split nsf track rod end

Pass 25 Nov 2010 2,373 miles

slight play in off side front bottom shock absorber bush

Pass 29 Jul 2009 2,262 miles

front axel bushes worn

Fail 23 Jul 2008 1,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 1,875 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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JYG 573J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 3,500cc 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 JYG 573J, 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 JYG 573J registered?

JYG 573J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 16 June 1971.

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