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WVE 551L

1973 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,810 mi
Last recorded39,810 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVE 551L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 39,810 miles

Gearbox mounting defective mount completely broken ()

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2017 39,810 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 39,810 miles

slight play in wheel bearings

vhicle has modifications fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2015 39,810 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 35,585 miles

Oil leak

SLIGHT SMOKE EMITTED FROM EXHAUST ON IDLE

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 58,491 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

nearside and offside rear bearing duust caps missing

nearside front passenger seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Apr 2009 53,135 miles

unable to confirm quality of welding due to under seal

Fail 8 Apr 2009 53,075 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight play in O/S/F hub assembly

Fail 10 Jun 2006 52,806 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

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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WVE 551L is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WVE 551L, 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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WVE 551L is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 16 February 1973.

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