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XBE 817J

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

14,895 mi
Last recorded14,895 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBE 817J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 14,895 miles

under body heavily corroded

Front Oil leak axle ()

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak transfer box ()

Rear Oil leak axle ()

all 4 tyres cracking

Fail 11 Oct 2017 14,895 miles

Oil leak transfer box ()

Rear Oil leak axle ()

all 4 tyres cracking

under body heavily corroded

Front Oil leak axle ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working stop light and side light (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 14,765 miles

all tyres starting to crack not enough to fail

o/s/r chassis has very small hole not enough to fail

Pass 12 Nov 2015 13,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 13,399 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 13,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 12,850 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 12,213 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 30 Nov 2011 11,730 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2011

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 11,330 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 1,685 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 1,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 10,030 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 9,341 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

near side rear hub has a slight leak of oil to the outside.

Fail 8 Nov 2007 9,341 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side rear hub has a slight leak of oil to the outside.

Pass 2 Nov 2006 8,785 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 8,785 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 8,007 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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XBE 817J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XBE 817J, 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 XBE 817J registered?

XBE 817J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 21 July 1971.

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