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RKY 753J

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

38,734 mi
Last recorded38,734 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKY 753J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 38,734 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both x2 (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 38,615 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement and poor readings (3.3.A.5)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member under gearbox (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at spring hanger underneath and at side (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at handbrake lever controls and spring hanger area (2.4.A.3)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both x2 (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 38,432 miles

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

brake pedal travel needs adjusting

chassis has been extensivly repared

Fail 16 May 2016 38,432 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering x member above offside rear spring mounting (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering chassis several places (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

chassis has had extensive repairs

Pass 28 Nov 2014 37,657 miles

this vehicle has been extensivly welded

Fail 21 Nov 2014 37,651 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 31,899 miles

chassis has been welded in lots of places

foot brake needs readjusting

Fail 20 Nov 2013 31,899 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chassis has been welded in lots of places

foot brake needs readjusting

Fail 2 Nov 2013 31,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 31,599 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 31,209 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake pipes held with nylon ties

Fail 27 May 2011 31,203 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

chassis has had a lot of welding

Pass 9 Oct 2009 31,092 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 30,940 miles

excessive application of underseal to underbody

Fail 13 Jun 2008 30,931 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

excessive application of underseal to underbody

Pass 13 Jun 2007 30,820 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 May 2007 30,817 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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RKY 753J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 RKY 753J, 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 RKY 753J registered?

RKY 753J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 9 February 1971.

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