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OWJ 619X

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,872 mi
Last recorded73,872 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWJ 619X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 73,872 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 73,870 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel injector leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 73,447 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 72,734 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 72,727 miles

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

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

front and rear prop shaft joints slight play

Pass 8 Jul 2016 71,019 miles

prop shaft joints front and rear slight movement

Pass 10 Aug 2015 70,725 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 70,149 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 69,306 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 69,306 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 68,542 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 67,134 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 67,134 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 65,217 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 65,217 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 63,552 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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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OWJ 619X is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OWJ 619X, 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 OWJ 619X registered?

OWJ 619X is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1971.

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