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OFX 294J

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,876 mi
Last recorded70,876 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFX 294J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 70,876 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 70,490 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 70,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 70,072 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 69,904 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 69,586 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 69,219 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 68,830 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 68,703 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 68,623 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 68,496 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 68,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 68,393 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 68,393 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 68,367 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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OFX 294J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OFX 294J, 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 OFX 294J registered?

OFX 294J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 21 January 1971.

Is OFX 294J safe to buy?

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