MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,890 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust generally weak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust generally weak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside front joint has play
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RES 986J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 RES 986J, 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 RES 986J registered?
RES 986J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 April 1971.
Is RES 986J safe to buy?
The MOT history for RES 986J shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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