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MJE 491H

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

1,464 mi
Last recorded1,464 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJE 491H
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 1,464 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2016 1,464 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 1,078 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 675 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 635 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 304 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 99,606 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 99,606 miles

Offside Outer Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 97,001 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 36,995 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight drag on brakes (new shoes)

Fail 19 Aug 2005 69,896 miles

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion front floor

front leaf spring bushes in poor condition

slight leak and movement offside front hub

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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MJE 491H is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MJE 491H, 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 MJE 491H registered?

MJE 491H is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 16 September 1971.

Is MJE 491H safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJE 491H shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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