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PVX 523K

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 1987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,972 mi
Last recorded95,972 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVX 523K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 95,972 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 95,570 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 94,606 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 94,287 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 94,287 miles

Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 93,896 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 93,896 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 92,830 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 91,231 miles

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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PVX 523K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 1,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PVX 523K, 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

How do I check the history of PVX 523K?

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What year was PVX 523K registered?

PVX 523K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 5 November 1971.

Is PVX 523K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVX 523K shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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