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OTH 436J

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

3,228 mi
Last recorded3,228 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTH 436J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 3,228 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

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

slight travel on foot brake

Fail 1 Feb 2019 3,228 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

slight travel on foot brake

Pass 3 Feb 2018 2,919 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

slight corrosion nearside front out rigger to body mount

slight corrosion offside front floor inner arch

slight oil seepage engine & axle

Pass 11 Jan 2017 2,696 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside front (2.5.A.3c)

slight damage nearside front door mirror

slight oil seepage engine & axles

slight travel on foot brake

Pass 3 Feb 2016 2,495 miles

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

alt belt worn

nearside mirror slight damaged

slight corrosion nearside & offside front out rigger to body mount

slight oil seepage engine & axle

Pass 4 Feb 2015 2,270 miles

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

alternator belt slightly worn

rear exhaust mount clamp corroded

slight engine & front axle oil seepage

Pass 29 Jan 2014 1,863 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

alternator belt cracking & loose

slight imbalance front brakes

slight oil seepage front axle

Fail 29 Jan 2014 1,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

alternator belt cracking & loose

slight imbalance front brakes

slight oil seepage front axle

Pass 5 Feb 2013 1,297 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight imbalance of front brake

slight oil seepage front axle

Pass 1 Feb 2012 730 miles

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

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

slight oil seepage front axle seals

Fail 31 Jan 2012 716 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

slight oil seepage front axle seals

Pass 26 Jan 2011 99,219 miles

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

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

rear tyres near 2mm wear limit.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 97,901 miles

N/S/F out rigger plate slightly corroded

slight imbalance of front brakes

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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OTH 436J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OTH 436J, 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 OTH 436J registered?

OTH 436J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 11 March 1971.

Is OTH 436J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTH 436J shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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