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WJT 969M

1973 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,150 mi
Last recorded71,150 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJT 969M
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 71,150 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jul 2017 71,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 70,601 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 70,598 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 69,764 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 69,736 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 68,896 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 68,149 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 68,046 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Oil leak

some leakage n/s/front swivel hub some dampness o/s/rear hub

Pass 26 Jun 2008 68,046 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

some leakage n/s/front swivel hub some dampness o/s/rear hub

Pass 3 Apr 2007 66,760 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 66,754 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

adavance play in front wheelbearings

battery inscure

exhaust system corrded

fluid mess round o/s rear backing plate

n/s front hub leaking

play in king pins

play in steering idlers and joints

rear flexi hose in poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2006 65,762 miles

o/s/f hub seal leaking

some play in front drag-link

suspect w/cylr leaking o/s/r

Fail 14 Dec 2005 65,758 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant leaking

front drag-link end worn

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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WJT 969M is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 54,010 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 WJT 969M, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJT 969M registered?

WJT 969M is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 3 October 1973.

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