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VAM 510J

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

4,551 mi
Last recorded4,551 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAM 510J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 4,551 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front & rear suspension leaf springs corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2019 4,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension leaf springs rusty

handbrake drum loose

Pass 18 Dec 2017 3,673 miles

Offside Front tyre has cracks on side walls

Nearside Front tyre has cracks on side walls

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight play on lower steering box bush by drop arm

Fail 18 Dec 2017 3,673 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks on side walls

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front tyre has cracks on side walls

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play on lower steering box bush by drop arm

Pass 2 Dec 2016 2,986 miles

O/S/F N/S/F heavily perished/cracked

brake performance only just reached test limits

wear/movement in steering idler thru chassis

Pass 30 Nov 2015 2,482 miles

front tyres perished on inside tread

spare wheel insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2014 1,948 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 1,948 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 1,146 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 1,146 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 98,827 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 98,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 97,653 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 97,645 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

rear flexible brake pipe contaminated by oil

Pass 10 Dec 2010 96,232 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 94,983 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 94,983 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 94,047 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 94,036 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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VAM 510J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VAM 510J, 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 VAM 510J registered?

VAM 510J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 9 July 1971.

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