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YBH 916J

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

50,751 mi
Last recorded50,751 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBH 916J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 50,751 miles

DIFF PINION OIL SEAL LEAKING

Nearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 22 Nov 2017 50,745 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

DIFF PINION OIL SEAL LEAKING

Nearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 50,245 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 49,829 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front.hub.seals.leaking,long.travel.on.brake.pedal.

Fail 2 Nov 2015 49,812 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front.hub.seals.leaking.n/s/f.spring.hanger.bush.worn.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 49,412 miles

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

front.tractor.hub.seals.leaking.o/s/r.bump.stop.missing.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 49,111 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 43,499 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 43,476 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 42,614 miles

nearside front hub noisy

Pass 15 Oct 2010 41,163 miles

n/s/f inner arch very rusty

Fail 13 Oct 2010 41,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f inner arch very rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2009 39,257 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 39,249 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 36,031 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 36,009 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside rear spring rear shackle appears to have slight free play

rear nuber plate deteriorating

slight wear front spring rear shackles slight

Pass 11 Oct 2007 33,378 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 33,366 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 65,863 miles

slight binding all brakes

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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YBH 916J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YBH 916J, 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 YBH 916J registered?

YBH 916J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 17 June 1971.

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