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SAD 472N

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

4,431 mi
Last recorded4,431 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2007
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAD 472N
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2007 4,431 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

offside front wheel bearing slight noise.slight leak front both front swivel hub,s.corrosion at nearside and offside floor of vehicle.play at rear prop u/j.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 3,964 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2006 3,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

rear springs weak

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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SAD 472N is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 SAD 472N, 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 SAD 472N registered?

SAD 472N is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is SAD 472N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAD 472N shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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