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SSL 124S

1971 Land Rover 88

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,852 mi
Last recorded3,852 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSL 124S
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 3,852 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 1 Nov 2011 3,098 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 2,138 miles

slight damage to offside front brake drum

Fail 28 Jul 2010 2,135 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight damage to offside front brake drum

Pass 24 Mar 2009 356 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 4 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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SSL 124S is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SSL 124S, 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 SSL 124S?

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What year was SSL 124S registered?

SSL 124S is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is SSL 124S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSL 124S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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