MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,476 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front exhaust fouling chassis
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Oil leak
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front exhaust fouling chassis
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Oil leak
spare wheel fitted on bonnet
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
exhaust very rusty
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
exhaust very rusty
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
rear axle strengener/spring sadle corroded
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)
tow bar electrical socket not working
Nearside door frame slightly loose
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
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VLJ 312J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VLJ 312J, 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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VLJ 312J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 25 March 1971.
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