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PHT 878Y

1971 Land Rover 88

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

31,602 mi
Last recorded31,602 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2006
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHT 878Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2006 31,602 miles

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

fuel tank advisory slight leak

Fail 8 Nov 2006 31,601 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

tank advisory

Pass 10 Nov 2005 31,280 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 31,280 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 3 Nov 2005 31,280 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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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PHT 878Y is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 PHT 878Y, 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 PHT 878Y registered?

PHT 878Y is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is PHT 878Y safe to buy?

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