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VWV 989K

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

76,591 mi
Last recorded76,591 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWV 989K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 76,591 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 75,950 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 75,613 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 75,166 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 74,813 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 74,608 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 73,845 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 72,796 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 71,844 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 70,738 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 70,738 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 69,861 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 69,241 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 69,234 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 69,159 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 69,159 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 65,287 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake servo peformance poor.

slight play in steering column bushes

Fail 3 Feb 2012 65,248 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake servo peformance poor.

slight play in steering column bushes

Pass 17 Jan 2011 65,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

injector hoses slightly deteriorating

rear brake disc(s) slightly pitted

Pass 2 Feb 2010 64,359 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2010 64,297 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2009 62,303 miles

drivers seatbelt starting to fray

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jun 2007 61,089 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 59,143 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 59,109 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

center seatbelt inertia faulty

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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VWV 989K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VWV 989K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VWV 989K?

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What year was VWV 989K registered?

VWV 989K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is VWV 989K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWV 989K shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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