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RNC 621J

1971 Land Rover 88

Beige Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,951 mi
Last recorded44,951 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNC 621J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 44,951 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 44,929 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 44,919 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 44,875 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 44,867 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 44,820 miles

Chassis rust corrosion in various areas

Pass 3 Sep 2020 44,637 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 44,436 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 44,247 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 44,009 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 43,673 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 43,513 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 43,415 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 43,326 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 43,182 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

chassis has slight corrosion and covered with underseal

Pass 18 Aug 2011 42,991 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)

chassis starting to rust in various places

Pass 20 Aug 2010 42,528 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 41,154 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 38,676 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2008 38,674 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2006 37,907 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 37,907 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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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RNC 621J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Beige with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RNC 621J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RNC 621J registered?

RNC 621J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is RNC 621J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNC 621J shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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