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UNT 581J

1971 Land Rover 88

Maroon Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,474 mi
Last recorded2,474 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNT 581J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2026 2,474 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 159 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 93,788 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 92,792 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 87,633 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 86,002 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 84,646 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.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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UNT 581J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Maroon with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UNT 581J, 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 UNT 581J registered?

UNT 581J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 February 1971.

Is UNT 581J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UNT 581J shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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