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OEW 163J

1971 Land Rover 88

Black Diesel 2245cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,377 mi
Last recorded29,377 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEW 163J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,245cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 29,377 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 29,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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OEW 163J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Black with a 2,245cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OEW 163J, 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

How do I check the history of OEW 163J?

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What year was OEW 163J registered?

OEW 163J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 5 April 1971.

Is OEW 163J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEW 163J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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