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VVS 230

1971 Land Rover 88

Beige Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,036 mi
Last recorded1,036 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVS 230
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2017 1,036 miles

Central Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Offside rear (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Steering damper inappropriately modified Loose (2.2.C.1e)

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play TR1 (2.2.B.1f)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play TR2 (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 1,036 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 1,036 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 29,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering wheel loose

Fail 11 Oct 2013 29,148 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Steering column locking device missing (2.1.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

steering wheel loose

Pass 25 Oct 2012 119,325 miles

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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VVS 230 is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Beige with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VVS 230, 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 VVS 230 registered?

VVS 230 is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is VVS 230 safe to buy?

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