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XJU 771J

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

13,784 mi
Last recorded13,784 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJU 771J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 13,784 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 13,777 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Steering arm loose on hub assy (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 12,935 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 12,925 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Bolts loose (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2014 10,655 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 7,632 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 7,622 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 5,141 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 3,299 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 3,299 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 782 miles

n/s/r wheel studs appear to be too short

Fail 1 Nov 2008 770 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/r wheel studs appear to be too short

Pass 31 Oct 2007 78,175 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 78,165 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 75,104 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 75,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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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XJU 771J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XJU 771J, 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 XJU 771J registered?

XJU 771J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 February 1971.

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