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WVJ 245K

1971 Land Rover 88

Bronze Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,489 mi
Last recorded12,489 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVJ 245K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 12,489 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 12,488 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2015 12,429 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 12,425 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear Hand Brake linkage bushes excessively worn (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 12,397 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 12,395 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside and Nearside swivel houding seals leaking

Pass 2 Dec 2013 12,350 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 12,349 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 14 Nov 2012 12,299 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2012 12,299 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

Offside Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2011 12,228 miles

Front Propshaft worn

Fail 18 Nov 2011 12,228 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Front Propshaft worn

Pass 1 Dec 2010 11,742 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 11,521 miles

Hand brake pivot worn

Fail 2 Dec 2009 11,521 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hand brake pivot worn

Fail 12 Mar 2007 11,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2006 11,464 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 11,464 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WVJ 245K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Bronze with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WVJ 245K, 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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WVJ 245K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 18 November 1971.

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