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PHG 273J

1971 Land Rover 88

Silver Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,778 mi
Last recorded99,778 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHG 273J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 99,778 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 99,769 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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PHG 273J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Silver with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PHG 273J, 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 PHG 273J registered?

PHG 273J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 9 July 1971.

Is PHG 273J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHG 273J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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