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OVL 157K

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,501 mi
Last recorded66,501 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVL 157K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 66,501 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 66,501 miles

Drag link end loose Front (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 66,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 66,084 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Oct 2013 65,038 miles

Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 65,038 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 64,567 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 64,434 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 64,293 miles

n/s center chassis at outrigger in front of rear spring front mounting surface corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2009 64,293 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s center chassis at outrigger in front of rear spring front mounting surface corrosion

Pass 10 May 2008 64,168 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s and o/a front spheres have small amount of play and leaking fluid

one exhaust bracket corroded system still fully supported

Pass 12 Apr 2006 63,968 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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OVL 157K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol 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 OVL 157K, 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

How do I check the history of OVL 157K?

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What year was OVL 157K registered?

OVL 157K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 20 December 1971.

Is OVL 157K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVL 157K shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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