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OFM 81K

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,840 mi
Last recorded52,840 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFM 81K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 52,840 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 52,840 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 52,805 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 52,352 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 52,349 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 52,349 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 51,473 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 48,869 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 45,783 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 43,550 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 41,836 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 41,319 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 40,883 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 40,671 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 40,198 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 40,198 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2007 40,198 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 39,985 miles

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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OFM 81K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OFM 81K, 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

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What year was OFM 81K registered?

OFM 81K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 6 August 1971.

Is OFM 81K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFM 81K shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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