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WAJ 718J

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,317 mi
Last recorded33,317 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAJ 718J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 33,317 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 32,844 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 32,546 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 31,415 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 30,908 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 30,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 29,875 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 29,202 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 28,139 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 26,971 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 26,971 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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WAJ 718J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WAJ 718J, 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

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What year was WAJ 718J registered?

WAJ 718J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is WAJ 718J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAJ 718J shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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