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VDW 52J

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,403 mi
Last recorded8,403 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDW 52J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 8,403 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2018 8,398 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2012 8,309 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 8,242 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 8,220 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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VDW 52J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VDW 52J, 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 VDW 52J registered?

VDW 52J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 24 June 1971.

Is VDW 52J safe to buy?

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