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SSA 88K

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,907 mi
Last recorded41,907 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSA 88K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 41,907 miles

front leaf springs weak,nsr /osr/osf. tyres perrising advice

Pass 2 Feb 2016 41,400 miles

all tyres cracking slightly

Fail 20 Jan 2016 41,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front hub to hub (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres cracking slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2015 39,097 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 37,068 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 37,068 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 37,068 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 37,068 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 37,068 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 37,068 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 37,068 miles

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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SSA 88K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 SSA 88K, 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 SSA 88K registered?

SSA 88K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 18 October 1971.

Is SSA 88K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSA 88K shows 11 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.

Does SSA 88K have outstanding finance?

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