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MUA 214L

1973 Land Rover 88

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

24,554 mi
Last recorded24,554 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUA 214L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 24,554 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 24,554 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 24,554 miles

extensive welded repairs on chassis chassis covered in surface corrosion

Fail 21 Apr 2010 24,554 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

extensive welded repairs on chassis chassis covered in surface corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2009 24,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

mileage at retest is the same as tested speedo not working

Fail 26 Mar 2009 24,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 24,554 miles

advise all tyres showing signes of outter walls perishing

Fail 16 Jan 2008 24,554 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

advise all tyres showing signes of outter walls perishing

Fail 3 Dec 2007 24,554 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Inner Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

drivers door has slight corrosion

nearside rear tyre has slight seperation between tread

offside front exterior mirror missing

offside front tyre has slight seperation between tread

offside rear tyre has slight seperation between tread

Pass 11 Aug 2006 24,554 miles

rear offside and nearside bump stops missing

Fail 2 Aug 2006 24,554 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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MUA 214L is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 54,010 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 MUA 214L, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MUA 214L registered?

MUA 214L is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 16 February 1973.

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