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USF 293J

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,538 mi
Last recorded22,538 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSF 293J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 22,538 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 22,403 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 22,307 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 May 2006 22,259 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 22,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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USF 293J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 USF 293J, 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 USF 293J registered?

USF 293J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 4 February 1971.

Is USF 293J safe to buy?

The MOT history for USF 293J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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