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RDO 361J

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

9,953 mi
Last recorded9,953 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDO 361J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 9,953 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 9,618 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 9,612 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 8,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 May 2018 8,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Both rear tyres cracking but not down to ply or cords.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 7,517 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 6 May 2016 6,078 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 6,070 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014
Pass 6 Nov 2013 5,310 miles

both engine mounts worn.

corrosion around n/s rear bump stop.

o/s front brake binding slightly.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 5,299 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 5,299 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s and o/s/f steering swivel covers split

n/s/r bump stop mounting corroded

would advise transmission brake overhaul

Fail 27 Oct 2011 4,699 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

n/s and o/s/f steering swivel boots split and leaking slightly

Pass 27 Oct 2011 4,699 miles

n/s and o/s/f steering swivel boots split and leaking slightly

Pass 21 Oct 2010 4,136 miles

both steering swivel gaiters split

slight oil leaks from both steering swivels

Fail 21 Oct 2010 4,136 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both steering swivel gaiters split

slight oil leaks from both steering swivels

Fail 6 Nov 2009 3,968 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steering swivel covers deteriorated and leaking slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2009 3,968 miles

steering swivel covers deteriorated and leaking slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2008 3,016 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 3,013 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/f axle leak

Pass 25 Oct 2007 2,245 miles

front steering swivels leaking slightly

oil leaks from front and rear axles

slight wear in rear shock absorber bushes

Pass 30 Oct 2006 1,452 miles

n/s and o/s front steering swivels leaking slightly

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 2 Nov 2005 1,261 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front steering svivel gaiters showing signs of splitting

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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RDO 361J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RDO 361J, 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 RDO 361J registered?

RDO 361J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 25 February 1971.

Is RDO 361J safe to buy?

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