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TMW 838J

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,094 mi
Last recorded78,094 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMW 838J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 78,094 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 76,414 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 75,466 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 75,465 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 75,331 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak ()

front propshaft sliding splines worn

offside rear brake back plate damp

Fail 8 Dec 2016 75,331 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 75,104 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 74,702 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 74,702 miles

n/s/f hub - lower swivel some play - marginal pass

slight pull to left under very heavy braking

Pass 15 Jul 2013 74,494 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 74,493 miles

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

long travel foot brake marginal pass

Pass 9 Jul 2012 74,234 miles

front suspension tractor joints n/s upper and lower pivots worn ;o/s tractor joints upper and lower pivots worn - marginal pass

Fail 29 Jun 2012 74,229 miles

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?

Pass 30 Jun 2011 74,111 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 74,111 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 73,700 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 73,700 miles

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.

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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