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OBX 869J

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,137 mi
Last recorded93,137 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBX 869J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 93,137 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 92,759 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 92,313 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 91,968 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 91,575 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 91,230 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 91,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 91,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 89,816 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 89,816 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2010 88,251 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 88,251 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 86,849 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 86,849 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 84,937 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 84,937 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 82,755 miles

ADVISE.. front hubs wet.

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2006 80,806 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 80,806 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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OBX 869J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OBX 869J, 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 OBX 869J registered?

OBX 869J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 19 January 1971.

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