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WVP 493J

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,025 mi
Last recorded29,025 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVP 493J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 29,025 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 38,303 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 38,303 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 38,303 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 38,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2009 38,304 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 38,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 38,303 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 38,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 May 2006 38,303 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2006 38,303 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 493J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 493J, 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 493J registered?

WVP 493J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is WVP 493J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVP 493J shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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