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KHY 885L

1973 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

64,669 mi
Last recorded64,669 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHY 885L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 64,669 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 64,668 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 64,413 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Feb 2016 63,959 miles

Exhaust corroded and holed at tail silencer mounting

Slight leak from left hand front swivel hub seal

Small holes in both side front floor panels

Stone chip in windscreen

left hand front shock absorber dented

Fail 10 Feb 2016 63,959 miles

Exhaust corroded and holed at tail silencer mounting

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure Mounting bolt loose (5.2.1a)

Slight leak from left hand front swivel hub seal

Small holes in both side front floor panels

Stone chip in windscreen

left hand front shock absorber dented

Fail 22 Dec 2015 63,932 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking at fuel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (8.2.3)

Dent in left hand front shock absorber

Slight blow from exhaust front pipe

Slight blow from exhaust tail pipe at mounting

Slight leak from left hand front swivel hub seal

Slight leak from left hand rear hub onto wheel

Small hole in left hand front floor

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Dec 2014 62,198 miles

All tyre sidewalls badly perished

Oil leak from left hand front swival hub seal

Pin hole in exhaust tail pipe at clamp

left hand front shock absorber dented and lower bush perished

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 5 Dec 2014 62,180 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

All tyres badly perished

Dent in left hand front shock absorber

Left hand front shock absorber lower bush badly perished

Oil leak from left hand front swivel hub

Small hole in exhaust tail pipe at clamp

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Dec 2013 59,835 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 59,618 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 59,618 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 59,557 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 59,557 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 59,433 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 59,162 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 58,896 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 58,541 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 58,528 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front swivel's leaking oil

Pass 29 Aug 2006 57,631 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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KHY 885L is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KHY 885L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KHY 885L?

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What year was KHY 885L registered?

KHY 885L is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 10 January 1973.

Is KHY 885L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHY 885L shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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