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PTH 881K

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,627 mi
Last recorded76,627 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTH 881K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 76,627 miles

Nearside Front hub seal slight oil leak and slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 8 Jun 2020 72,476 miles

offside front hub seal slight seepage

Pass 3 Jun 2019 71,967 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 71,405 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 69,902 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 69,434 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 69,131 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 68,905 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,670 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 67,463 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 67,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 67,170 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 67,190 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 66,764 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 66,335 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 66,025 miles

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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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PTH 881K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PTH 881K, 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 PTH 881K registered?

PTH 881K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is PTH 881K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTH 881K shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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