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WSM 74J

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

5,183 mi
Last recorded5,183 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSM 74J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 5,183 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 51,819 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 51,819 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 51,653 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 5,082 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 50,314 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 50,272 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 49,215 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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WSM 74J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WSM 74J, 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 WSM 74J?

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What year was WSM 74J registered?

WSM 74J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 7 January 1971.

Is WSM 74J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSM 74J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WSM 74J have outstanding finance?

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