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OJM 277L

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,205 mi
Last recorded91,205 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJM 277L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 91,205 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 90,576 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 90,545 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2016 90,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 90,014 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 90,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 89,598 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 87,073 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 87,056 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 86,443 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 86,433 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 85,286 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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OJM 277L is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OJM 277L, 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 OJM 277L registered?

OJM 277L is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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