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LJM 292J

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,157 mi
Last recorded79,157 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJM 292J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 79,157 miles

Nearside Rear damp o/s/r back plate

cond of rear leaf springs

Pass 12 Jan 2016 77,346 miles

Centre Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

heavy rust in battery tray

heavy rust in rear exhaust

heavy rust in servo area

Fail 5 Jan 2016 77,301 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Centre Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

heavy rust in battery tray

heavy rust in rear exhaust

heavy rust in servo area

Pass 22 Dec 2014 74,641 miles

cond of rear springs

rust in rear chassis

slight wear in h/brake linkage

stiff steering

Pass 22 Jan 2014 73,376 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 73,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2013 75,280 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 72,580 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 72,442 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 71,452 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 70,638 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 70,630 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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LJM 292J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LJM 292J, 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 LJM 292J registered?

LJM 292J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 July 1971.

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