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RTH 582K

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,955 mi
Last recorded26,955 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTH 582K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 26,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 25,506 miles

Oil leak

heavily wax oiled

Pass 28 May 2014 23,502 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 23,498 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

rear propshaft rear UJ.BREAKING UP.

Pass 13 Feb 2013 20,713 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

brake pipes heavily undersealed

rear differential front oil seal leaking

unable to check centre seat belt

Fail 12 Feb 2013 20,713 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

brake pipes heavily undersealed

rear differential front oil seal leaking

unable to check centre seat belt

Pass 6 Mar 2012 18,340 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front diff oil seal leaking

rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 3 Mar 2011 18,128 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

nearside front tyre sidewalls cracking

rear differential unit front oil seal leaking

slight damage to offside rear wheel rim

Fail 2 Mar 2011 18,128 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

nearside front tyre sidewalls cracking

rear differential unit front oil seal leaking

slight damage to offside rear wheel rim

Pass 17 Feb 2010 16,484 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 16,484 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 15,085 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre perished

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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RTH 582K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RTH 582K, 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 RTH 582K registered?

RTH 582K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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