MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,094 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer tail pipe (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
offside rear brake back plate slight oil contamination
rear silencer tail pipe deteriorated
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer tail pipe (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
offside rear brake back plate slight oil contamination
rear silencer tail pipe deteriorated
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Oil leak ()
front propshaft sliding splines worn
offside rear brake back plate damp
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front propshaft sliding splines worn
offside rear brake back plate damp
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
offside rear brake back plate damp with oil
oil leaks
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/f hub - lower swivel some play - marginal pass
slight pull to left under very heavy braking
n/s/f hub - lower swivel some play - marginal pass
slight pull to left under very heavy braking
Rear An item not tested (Manual)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
long travel foot brake marginal pass
front suspension tractor joints n/s upper and lower pivots worn ;o/s tractor joints upper and lower pivots worn - marginal pass
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
front suspension tractor joints n/s upper and lower pivots worn ;o/s tractor joints upper and lower pivots worn - marginal pass
steering bit tight when rt for brakes?
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
n/s/f spring swollen and one leaf slightly displaced
rear axle rib rusting n/s
rear brakes uneven on rbt recomend examination
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
n/s/f spring swollen and one leaf slightly displaced
rear axle rib rusting n/s
rear brakes uneven on rbt recomend examination
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TMW 838J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 TMW 838J, 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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What year was TMW 838J registered?
TMW 838J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 17 February 1971.
Is TMW 838J safe to buy?
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