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WKT 583J

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

82,663 mi
Last recorded82,663 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKT 583J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 82,663 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt joint on hub -boot split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger to chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front leaf spring deteriorated /aged

Nearside Front swivel leaking

Nearside Rear leaf spring deteriorated /aged

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger to chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front leaf spring deteriorated /aged

Offside Front swivel leaking

Offside Rear leaf spring deteriorated /aged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust system loose but not likely to fall off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 81,366 miles

Both A Posts are corroded and have been repaired

Chassis has lots of welded repairs

Exhaust rubbing on gearbox mounting

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Leaf springs are corroded and rust has built up between leaf

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OUT RIGGER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective WEAK IMAGE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OUT RIGGER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective WEAK IMAGE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and transfere box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Leaf springs are corroded and rust has built up between leaf and retaining clamp is opening up

Pass 4 Apr 2024 80,035 miles

Bulkhead has been repaired in several places and is corroded on A post near hinges

Front Leaf springs are corroded and rust has built up between the leaf

Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Weak beam pattern

Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Weak beam pattern

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf springs are corroded and rust has built up between the leaf and the retaining clamp is starting to open up

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has been repaired in many places some repairs better than others and undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 79,113 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 79,102 miles

Central Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Gearbox mounting cross member is extensively corroded and has very little strength needs replacing and front cross member has been repaired but needs more welding as plates are not continuously welded, would be better to replace it (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body insecure Mounting bracket is inadequately welded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose Buckle retaining bolt (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure Mounting bracket is inadequately welded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure Mounting bracket is inadequately welded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis corroded and holed by support for fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Rear section of chassis that has been replaced is inadequately welded to the front section (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Rear section of chassis that has been replaced is inadequately welded to the front section (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar attachment likely to become detached The 4 mounting bolts are to short and dont have thread all way through nuts and appear to small in diameter, washers have wrong sized hole (6.1.6 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2015 77,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 77,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis under wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 77,097 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 77,069 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 76,048 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 11 Jun 2012 75,254 miles

rear diff excessive play

Fail 9 Jun 2012 75,248 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

rear diff excessive play

Pass 7 Jun 2011 74,215 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 74,184 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 72,666 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 72,666 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 71,232 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 71,227 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 69,801 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 69,801 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 69,792 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 68,551 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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WKT 583J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 WKT 583J, 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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WKT 583J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 3 February 1971.

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