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WBF 771J

1971 Land Rover 88

Black Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,408 mi
Last recorded88,408 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBF 771J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 88,408 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 87,759 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 86,572 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 86,070 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 86,043 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 85,432 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 85,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 84,356 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 83,486 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 83,486 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 82,499 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 80,384 miles

Spare tyre defective

ind/switch faulty

o/s/r slight pusling

Fail 29 Sep 2010 80,384 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

ind/switch faulty

o/s/r slight pusling

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Jun 2009 78,323 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 74,419 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 110,250 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 68,256 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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WBF 771J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Black with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WBF 771J, 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 WBF 771J?

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What year was WBF 771J registered?

WBF 771J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 18 February 1971.

Is WBF 771J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBF 771J shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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