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UNT 686J

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

61,791 mi
Last recorded61,791 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNT 686J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 61,791 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 60,672 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak excessive leak from engine and gearbox ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all leaf springs slightly corroded

both front doors have slight corrosion around door hinges

both front spheres have a slight leak of grease from the seals

leaf spring securing bolts slightly corroded front and rear

Fail 24 Jun 2017 60,668 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt closest front of car (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play closest front of vehicle (2.2.B.1f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak excessive leak from engine and gearbox ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all leaf springs slightly corroded

both front doors have slight corrosion around door hinges

both front spheres have a slight leak of grease from the seals

leaf spring securing bolts slightly corroded front and rear

Pass 6 Mar 2015 58,338 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 56,316 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion present in vehicle structure

Fail 18 Nov 2013 56,316 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion present in vehicle structure

Pass 16 Nov 2012 51,338 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2012 51,316 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2008 51,316 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 51,316 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 51,316 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres are getting low on tread depth

nearside front wheel nuts are heavily corroded

rear leaf springs are getting weak

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 686J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UNT 686J, 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 UNT 686J registered?

UNT 686J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 26 January 1971.

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