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UMR 119J

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

96,019 mi
Last recorded96,019 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMR 119J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 96,019 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 96,001 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 96,001 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 95,999 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 95,952 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 95,949 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

Offside

Pass 25 Sep 2012 95,938 miles

odometer not working.

Fail 18 Sep 2012 95,938 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 95,938 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 95,938 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 95,728 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 95,721 miles

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 94,634 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 94,634 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front axle o/s "bump stop" rubber block missing

Pass 5 Jan 2007 92,811 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s front axle "bump stop" missing

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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UMR 119J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 UMR 119J, 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 UMR 119J registered?

UMR 119J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 3 May 1971.

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