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WVP 416J

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,791 mi
Last recorded112,791 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVP 416J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 112,791 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 111,561 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 100,367 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 10,332 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 107,894 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 105,319 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 102,286 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 98,536 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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WVP 416J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,248cc petrol 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 WVP 416J, 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 WVP 416J registered?

WVP 416J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 13 January 1971.

Is WVP 416J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVP 416J 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.

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