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PGC 971K

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

72,419 mi
Last recorded72,419 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGC 971K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 72,419 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 72,346 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack.

Fail 27 Sep 2011 72,338 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack.

Pass 28 Aug 2010 72,280 miles

offside front and both rear tyres perished and cracked but not to cords at time of test.

Fail 25 Aug 2010 72,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front and both rear tyres perished and cracked but not to cords at time of test.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 72,189 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres starting to perish and crack.

Fail 29 Jul 2009 72,180 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front and nearside rear tyres starting to perish and crack.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 72,109 miles

all four tyres starting to perish and split.

slight play in rear propshaft front joint.

Fail 4 Aug 2008 72,100 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

slight play in rear propshaft front joint.

Pass 27 Nov 2006 71,993 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 71,984 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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PGC 971K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PGC 971K, 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 PGC 971K registered?

PGC 971K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1971.

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