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RPO 914K

1971 Land Rover 88

Cream Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

4,173 mi
Last recorded4,173 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPO 914K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 4,173 miles

n/s/r hub leaking

o/s and n/s/f a posts rusty

o/s and n/s/f floor rusty

o/s/f hub leaking

Fail 16 Sep 2015 4,172 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/r hub leaking

o/s and n/s/f a posts rusty

o/s and n/s/f floor rusty

o/s/f hub leaking

Pass 13 Nov 2012 3,867 miles

leak on n/s/r hub oil seal

play in n/s/f hub

rust to front windo pannel

Fail 6 Nov 2012 3,867 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

leak on n/s/r hub oil seal

play in n/s/f hub

rust to front windo pannel

Pass 19 Oct 2011 2,984 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front hubs leaking oil

general condition of chassis corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2010 2,417 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 2,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 1,683 miles

both front tractor joint seals leaking

Fail 12 Oct 2009 1,670 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both front hub oil seals leaking

Pass 17 Oct 2008 758 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tractor joints leaking

Fail 14 Oct 2008 758 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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 Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

both front tractor joints leaking

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 87 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 86 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 98,947 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 98,947 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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RPO 914K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Cream with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 RPO 914K, 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 RPO 914K registered?

RPO 914K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 19 October 1971.

Is RPO 914K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPO 914K shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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