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WNK 986J

1971 Land Rover 88

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

42,582 mi
Last recorded42,582 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNK 986J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 42,582 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 40,614 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 40,225 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 39,828 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 39,635 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 39,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 39,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brakes slow to release+alot of brake force needed for brake performance test

nearside front swivel hub leaking oil

offside and nearside front tyres cracking and worn on inside edge

offside and nearside wiper rubbers due for replacement

Pass 6 Jun 2013 39,525 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brakes slow to release+alot of brake force needed for brake performance test

nearside front swivel hub leaking oil

offside and nearside front tyres cracking and worn on inside edge

offside and nearside wiper rubbers due for replacement

Pass 25 May 2012 39,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front swivel hub has slight leak

nearside front tyre cracking and worn on inside edge

Fail 25 May 2012 39,353 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front swivel hub has slight leak

nearside front tyre cracking and worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Jun 2011 39,010 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front swivel hub has slight leak

Pass 30 Jul 2010 38,342 miles

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

slight weep to both front hub seals

Fail 21 Jul 2010 38,342 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

slight weep to both front hub seals

Pass 13 Jun 2009 37,887 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 37,887 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 33,354 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 77,103 miles

Vehicle leaning to n/side all new springs have been put on vehicle all suspension checked out and all okay. †carry out road test vehicle safe on road.

hand brake clevis pin worn at chassis arm.

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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WNK 986J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WNK 986J, 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 WNK 986J registered?

WNK 986J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 16 June 1971.

Is WNK 986J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNK 986J shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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