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PSA 763J

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

94,990 mi
Last recorded94,990 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSA 763J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 94,990 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 90,904 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 82,145 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front swivel joints leking

rear shock absorbers dust covers corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2012 82,003 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all leaf springs corroded

both rear shockers casing corroded

sump pan corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2012 82,003 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all leaf springs corroded

both rear shockers casing corroded

sump pan corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2011 81,876 miles

All tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 3 Sep 2011 81,873 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

all 4 tyres have cracking on sidewalls

Pass 9 Jul 2008 79,733 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 79,725 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 60,681 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 60,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 60,681 miles

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

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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PSA 763J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PSA 763J, 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 PSA 763J registered?

PSA 763J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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