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MEC 612K

1971 Land Rover 88

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,750 mi
Last recorded25,750 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEC 612K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 25,750 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 25,750 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 25,750 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 25,750 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 25,750 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 24 May 2010 25,750 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 25,750 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 25,750 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 25,750 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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MEC 612K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MEC 612K, 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 MEC 612K registered?

MEC 612K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 December 1971.

Is MEC 612K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEC 612K shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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