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WVP 415J

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

89,602 mi
Last recorded89,602 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVP 415J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2010 89,602 miles

Centre Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside 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)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front, centre and rear chassis members have had many welding repairs in 30cm. areas.

many welding repairs outside 30cm. areas.

play in steering box.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 89,515 miles

All suspension springs in poor condition.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside steering drag link ball joint gaiter split.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight play in nearside steering track rod ball joint.

Slight play in steering relay drop arm ball joint.

Slight weep from offside front damper.

Various areas of chassis in poor condition due to corrosion.

Fail 12 Feb 2008 89,515 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

All suspension springs in poor condition.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside steering drag link ball joint gaiter split.

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front rear of brake drum back plate oily. Advise further investigation.

Rear prop shaft universal joints worn.

Slight play in front prop shaft front universal joint.

Slight play in nearside steering track rod ball joint.

Slight play in steering relay drop arm ball joint.

Slight weep from offside front damper.

Various areas of chassis in poor condition due to corrosion.

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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WVP 415J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 WVP 415J, 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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What year was WVP 415J registered?

WVP 415J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 13 January 1971.

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