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TWX 699L

1971 Land Rover 88

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,067 mi
Last recorded3,067 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWX 699L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 3,067 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 3,048 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 58,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

excessive amounts of welding to chassis

front & rear diffs leaking

shocky bushes perished

spring bushes perished

transmission leaking

under body corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2006 57,890 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 57,890 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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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TWX 699L is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TWX 699L, 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 TWX 699L registered?

TWX 699L is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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