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WBA 826K

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,826 mi
Last recorded36,826 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBA 826K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 36,826 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 36,826 miles

Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 36,802 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 36,802 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed between tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 24 Oct 2014 36,788 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 36,788 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 35,237 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

battery insecure

engine mounts deteriorated

handbrake pivot slightly worn

slight oil leak from steering swivals

slight play in steering column top bearing

Fail 3 Oct 2012 35,235 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

battery insecure

engine mounts deteriorated

handbrake pivot slightly worn

slight oil leak from steering swivals

slight play in steering column top bearing

Pass 18 Aug 2011 33,636 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 32,978 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 32,007 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 30,512 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 29,718 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 2,885 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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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WBA 826K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WBA 826K, 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 WBA 826K registered?

WBA 826K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 11 October 1971.

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The MOT history for WBA 826K shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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