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PCW 826J

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

7,606 mi
Last recorded7,606 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCW 826J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 7,606 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

damp beneath fuel tank

tyres perished

Pass 15 Jan 2014 7,441 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

damp beneath fuel tank

tyres perished

Fail 15 Jan 2014 7,441 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

damp beneath fuel tank

tyres perished

Pass 18 Jan 2013 7,387 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

tyres perished

Pass 20 Jan 2012 7,308 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 7,308 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 7,222 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 7,222 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 6,930 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 6,930 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 6,506 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel tank stained no leak at present time

n/s/f tyre wall rubbed

Fail 20 Jun 2008 6,506 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel tank stained no leak at present time

n/s/f tyre wall rubbed

Pass 19 Jun 2007 6,126 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/f tyre scuffed but not exposed

washer bottle and pipe very close to exhaust pipe may melt

Fail 19 Jun 2007 6,126 miles

Battery insecure

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/f tyre scuffed but not exposed

washer bottle and pipe very close to exhaust pipe may melt

Pass 1 Jun 2006 5,628 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on wall not exposing cord

some corrosion outside prescribed areas

Fail 1 Jun 2006 5,628 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre cut on wall not exposing cord

some corrosion outside prescribed areas

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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PCW 826J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PCW 826J, 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 PCW 826J registered?

PCW 826J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 28 May 1971.

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