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SSS 72K

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,287 mi
Last recorded68,287 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSS 72K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 68,287 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 68,272 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside washer jets poor

Fail 10 Aug 2019 68,272 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition greasy (3.2 (c) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside washers not working

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 68,267 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside washer jet's poor

Pass 8 Jul 2017 68,265 miles

Nearside Rear brake rubbing

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 68,234 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 68,234 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 68,233 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 68,233 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 68,155 miles

Nearside washer inoperative.

Nearside wiper blade's deteriating.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 68,155 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside washer inoperative.

Nearside wiper blade's deteriating.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 68,100 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside washers are poor.

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 68,100 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside washers are poor.

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 68,019 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 68,018 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 67,928 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 67,927 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 67,780 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside washers are poor.

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 67,780 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside washers are poor.

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 67,664 miles

Nearside washers are poor.

Some cracking to all tyres.

Fail 28 Jul 2009 67,664 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside washers are poor.

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Some cracking to all tyres.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 67,602 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 67,602 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 67,533 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 67,533 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 67,466 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 67,466 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SSS 72K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SSS 72K, 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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SSS 72K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 18 August 1971.

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