MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,369 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
rear leaf springs in slightly poor condition
both front flexible brake hoses perished
chassis rusty in places
corrosion to drivers floor
nearside door mirror glass cracked
rear leaf springs in poor condition
slight play in offside front swivel housing top bearing
Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Chassis in general poor condition.
Coolant leak.
Corrosion in drivers floor.
Ignition barrel and steering column shroud loose.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside exterior mirror glass cracked.
Nearside front tyre perished.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear leaf springs in poor condition
Slight play in offside front top pin.
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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REW 789K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 REW 789K, 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 REW 789K registered?
REW 789K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is REW 789K safe to buy?
The MOT history for REW 789K shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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