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TUT 72J

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

57,765 mi
Last recorded57,765 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUT 72J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 57,765 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 57,763 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure u bolt mounting to axle (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged fouling an insecurely mounted (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Apr 2016 57,725 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

COOLANT LEAK

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 57,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2012 57,005 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 56,804 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 10 May 2011 56,804 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Pass 6 May 2010 56,440 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 28 Apr 2010 56,440 miles

Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

Fail 29 Apr 2009 55,190 miles

Battery insecure

Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

nearside rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 29 Apr 2009 55,190 miles

Battery insecure

Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 28 Apr 2008 53,552 miles

Battery insecure

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

nearside rear hub oil seal leaking

Fail 3 Apr 2008 63,538 miles

Brake pivot locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

nearside rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 12 Apr 2007 52,361 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 52,361 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 51,114 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 51,114 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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TUT 72J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 TUT 72J, 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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TUT 72J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 21 May 1971.

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