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KGN 124K

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,152 mi
Last recorded4,152 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGN 124K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 4,152 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded exhaust mount broken

Fail 9 May 2015 4,152 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded exhaust mount broken

Pass 9 May 2014 2,419 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 878 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 99,850 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 96,239 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 95,406 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 94,336 miles

all 4 shocks corroded

front axle damp

nearside rear hub damp

surface corrosion on chassis

various oil leaks

Fail 7 Jan 2009 94,336 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all 4 shocks corroded

front axle damp

nearside rear hub damp

surface corrosion on chassis

various oil leaks

Pass 21 Jan 2008 94,307 miles

front hubs damp

fuel tank corroding

oil leak

slight play in front hubs

surface corrosion on chassis

wipers starting to smear

Fail 18 Jan 2008 94,307 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

front hubs damp

fuel tank corroding

oil leak

slight play in front hubs

surface corrosion on chassis

wipers starting to smear

Pass 12 Jan 2007 94,214 miles

Gearbox and transfere box oil leak

General chassis corrosion

Fail 8 Jan 2007 94,214 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine and gear box oil leak

front axle oil leak

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 31 Jan 2006 94,138 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 94,138 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

battery top missing

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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KGN 124K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KGN 124K, 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 KGN 124K registered?

KGN 124K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 26 November 1971.

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