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XKG 398K

1971 Land Rover 88

Red Diesel 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,115 mi
Last recorded60,115 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKG 398K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2014 60,115 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2013 59,536 miles

nearside shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush

oil leaking

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 26 Jul 2013 59,528 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

nearside shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush

oil leaking

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Jun 2012 59,223 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 58,881 miles

Engine mounting nut missing . NSF bumper bolt, nut missing .

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 57,616 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 57,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 57,810 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 57,810 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 57,089 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 57,089 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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XKG 398K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 2,225cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XKG 398K, 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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XKG 398K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 14 December 1971.

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