MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,607 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front tyre side wall cracking
Offside Front Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear shackle (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
o/s/r axle bump stop insecure
o/s/r wheel hub leaking
Oil leak
An item not tested (Manual)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
o/s/r axle bump stop insecure
o/s/r wheel hub leaking
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VUJ 617J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 VUJ 617J, 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 VUJ 617J registered?
VUJ 617J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 9 July 1971.
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