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ONU 79J

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

184,054 mi
Last recorded184,054 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONU 79J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 184,054 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 181,971 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 180,163 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 175,998 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 167,603 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 156,583 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 141,667 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Fr and Rr differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s + n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 131,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s + o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 117,933 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 184,408 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 79,599 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 78,677 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 78,199 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2009 78,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2008 77,895 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

many patches on chassis

play in all 4 shock absorber lower bushes rear just passed

Pass 26 Jun 2008 77,895 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

many patches on chassis

play in all 4 shock absorber lower bushes rear just passed

Pass 8 Jun 2007 77,293 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 76,598 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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ONU 79J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ONU 79J, 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 ONU 79J registered?

ONU 79J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 7 June 1971.

Is ONU 79J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONU 79J shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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