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LHW 864L

1973 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,949 mi
Last recorded86,949 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHW 864L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 86,949 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

both front hub seals leaking

both front tyres perished

offside rear tyre perished

slight wear front leaf spring mounting bushes

Fail 8 Jan 2018 86,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings flooring (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

both front hub seals leaking

both front tyres perished

offside rear tyre perished

slight wear front leaf spring mounting bushes

Pass 20 Dec 2016 85,731 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn Sliding joint also has wear ()

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering relay drop arm has slight play

Fail 19 Dec 2016 85,721 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour All (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn Sliding joint also has wear ()

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering relay drop arm has slight play

Pass 6 Jan 2016 84,004 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 82,601 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 81,732 miles

both front swivells leaking

slight play in steering drop arm from steering box

various oil leaks

Pass 29 Sep 2011 81,231 miles

offside and nearside front hub seals worn

oil leak frome rear axle

Pass 27 Sep 2010 79,365 miles

front hub seals starting to weep

Pass 29 Sep 2008 79,343 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 78,689 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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LHW 864L is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LHW 864L, 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

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What year was LHW 864L registered?

LHW 864L is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 12 March 1973.

Is LHW 864L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHW 864L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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