MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,464 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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oil leak
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
oil leak
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)
Nearside Front Lower Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Outer Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
slight drag on brakes (new shoes)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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