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RCW 504K

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86 mi
Last recorded86 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCW 504K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 86 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 81 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 99,505 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 99,274 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 98,891 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 97,268 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 97,211 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 97,100 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 95,791 miles

oil leak

prop shaft joint slight play

x2 gearbox mounts slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2014 94,904 miles

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

Oil leak

prop shaft joint slight play

Pass 26 Oct 2013 94,180 miles

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

n/s/r tyre inner + outter wall cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2012 93,073 miles

Oil leak

n/s/rear tyre slightly cracked on outer wall

o/s/rear tyre slightly cracked on inner wall

Fail 27 Oct 2012 93,073 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Oil leak

n/s/rear tyre slightly cracked on outer wall

o/s/rear tyre slightly cracked on inner wall

Pass 18 Nov 2011 90,680 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 99,663 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 89,414 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 89,398 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 88,077 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 86,842 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 86,842 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 85,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Propshaft component defective

slight oil leak os and ns tractor joints

Fail 19 Jun 2007 85,553 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Propshaft component defective

slight oil leak os and ns tractor joints.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 84,252 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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RCW 504K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RCW 504K, 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 RCW 504K registered?

RCW 504K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 8 October 1971.

Is RCW 504K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCW 504K shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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