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LYG 789K

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,716 mi
Last recorded25,716 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYG 789K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 25,716 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 25,632 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 25,581 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 25,516 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 25,418 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

O.S.F. AND N.S.F. SUSPENSION SWIVEL BALL SEALS LEAKING OIL.

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 25,297 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

oil leaking from front spheres

Pass 10 Dec 2011 25,188 miles

OIL LEAKING BETWEEN SWIVEL BALLS AND SEALS

Pass 21 Dec 2010 25,011 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 25,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FRONT HUB BALLS LEAKING OIL. RATTLE IN O.S.F. HUB AND KNOCKING.

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 24,904 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 71,523 miles

steering box has slight oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2007 70,838 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 70,302 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 70,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.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
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LYG 789K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LYG 789K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LYG 789K registered?

LYG 789K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 8 October 1971.

Is LYG 789K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYG 789K shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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