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TSD 969J

1971 Land Rover 88

Beige Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,766 mi
Last recorded92,766 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSD 969J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 92,766 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 92,761 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 91,858 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

noise nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jul 2013 90,895 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gear box mounts perished

some movement in axle u bolts

Pass 19 May 2012 89,153 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 88,381 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 88,380 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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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TSD 969J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Beige with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TSD 969J, 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 TSD 969J registered?

TSD 969J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 11 June 1971.

Is TSD 969J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSD 969J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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