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KJM 976J

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

24,578 mi
Last recorded24,578 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJM 976J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 24,578 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

n/s and o/s 3 point seat belt rear mount support recommend need upgrade.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 24,522 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 24,399 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 24,382 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

BATTERY NOT PROPERLY SECURED

CHASSIS CORRODED IN VARIOUS PLACES

FUEL TANK CAP SEAL CRACKING

OFFSIDE SIDE REPEATER NOT WORKING

POOR OPERATION OF WINDSCREEN WASHER SWITCH

REAR FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 24,331 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 24,064 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 24,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2010 22,395 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 22,393 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2008 21,671 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 21,671 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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KJM 976J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KJM 976J, 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 KJM 976J registered?

KJM 976J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 16 February 1971.

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