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322 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
gear box slight oil leak
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn spring back bush in chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush in chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
gear box slight oil leak
Nearside Front hub seal leaking
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play all four bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
general vehicle condition corroded
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front hub seal leaking
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play all four bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
general vehicle condition corroded
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
general condition of vehicle rusty
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring anchor plate (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FRONT EXHAUST CORRODED
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE FRONT HUB BEARING (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated HANDBRAKE STICKING ON (1.1.6 (d))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
FRONT EXHAUST CORRODED
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE FRONT HUB BEARING (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front hubs leaking
Offside Rear OFFSIDE REAR GEARBOX MOUNT WEAK AND CRACKING
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
exhaust corroded
front axle and associated components corroded
slight play in nearside front hub
steering box cover--under wing-- badly corroded
Exhaust system insecure mount broken--above rear axle (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front hubs leaking
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
exhaust corroded
front axle and associated components corroded
slight play in nearside front hub
steering box cover--under wing-- badly corroded
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside headlamp dipped beam image deteriorated slightly
Nearside screen wash poor
Offside Front direction indicator has an intermittent fault
Offside headlamp mount panel slightly insecure--part of wing
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front hubs leaking
Front FAIR BIT OF FREEPLAY ON STEERING WHEEL
Front FRONT AXLE VERY CORRODED BY FRONT AXLE U BOLTS
Front STEERING LINK RODS PRETTY CORRODED
Nearside Front OIL LEAK SWIVEL HUB NEARSIDE
Offside Front ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH NEARLY CORRODED AWAY
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Lower Fuel tank leaking LOWER TANK AREA AND INSIDE WALL OF TANK (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Front FAIR BIT OF FREEPLAY ON STEERING WHEEL
Front FRONT AXLE VERY CORRODED BY FRONT AXLE U BOLTS
Front STEERING LINK RODS PRETTY CORRODED
Nearside Front OIL LEAK SWIVEL HUB NEARSIDE
Offside Front ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH NEARLY CORRODED AWAY
Front brake nuts on front ferrules pretty corroded
Front front steering link pretty corroded at both ends
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Rear rear exhaust corroded
Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front front steering link pretty corroded at both ends
Front brake nuts on front ferrules pretty corroded
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Rear rear exhaust corroded
most wheel studs do not seem long enough
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
most brake pipe/hose unions corroded offside front pipe kinked slightly
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
offside front brake pipe slightly kinked
play in all hub assy's and nearside front leaking lubricant
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
offside front brake pipe slightly kinked
play in all hub assy's and nearside front leaking lubricant
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
horn tone deteriorated
nearside front brake has a slight tight spot
vehicle only just met the required service brake and parking brake requirements
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
offside rear leaf spring "u" bolt damaged
play in steering detected when driving vehicle for brake test
transmision brake linkage / clevis's and pins worn
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
offside rear leaf spring "u" bolt damaged
play in steering detected when driving vehicle for brake test
transmision brake linkage / clevis's and pins worn
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear wiring touching exhaust and generally requires securing at rear
registration plate lamp lens secured with tape
screen wash poor
transmision brake linkage/pins slightly worn
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
both front brake hoses damaged
offside rear hub leaking from inside brake back plate
slight play in hub assy 's
transmision brake linkage worn
vehicle lower on offside than the nearside indicating a suspension fault
Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
both front brake hoses damaged
gearbox mount deteriorated
offside rear hub leaking from inside brake back plate
slight play in hub assy 's
vehicle lower on offside than the nearside indicating a suspension fault
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
some free play in steering box
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
oil leak from engine+gearbox+diff)
play in steering box
some wear in rear shackles bushes (front springs)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
oil leak from engine+gearbox+diff
play in steering box
some wear in rear shackle bushes (front springs)
corosion in rear nearside floor area
shallow cut in outter side wall of rear offside tyre
slight play in nearside front hub assy'
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
corosion in rear nearside floor area
shallow cut in outter side wall of rear offside tyre
slight play in nearside front hub assy'
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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RVU 907J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.
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 RVU 907J, 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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RVU 907J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 3 June 1971.
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