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SSJ 868

1971 Land Rover 88

Red Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,392 mi
Last recorded109,392 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSJ 868
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2012 109,392 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 109,392 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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SSJ 868 is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SSJ 868, 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

How do I check the history of SSJ 868?

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What year was SSJ 868 registered?

SSJ 868 is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is SSJ 868 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSJ 868 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SSJ 868 have outstanding finance?

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