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YCR 665J

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

9,119 mi
Last recorded9,119 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCR 665J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 9,119 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 9,080 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 8,755 miles

unable to fully inspect vehicle chassis due to excessive underseal protection.

Fail 22 Jun 2015 8,716 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

unable to fully inspect vehicle chassis due to excessive underseal protection.

Strongly advise vehicle to be recovered for repair, due to defects seen.do not drive!

Pass 28 May 2014 8,428 miles

Chassis and brake pipes are heavery undersealed preventing full inspection

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 8,109 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 May 2013 8,073 miles

Additional braking device contaminated (3.6.I.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside 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)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 7,075 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 6,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 4,780 miles

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

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

slight cracking near side rear tyre

slight cracking offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Feb 2009 4,734 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

slight cracking near side rear tyre

slight cracking offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2008 3,225 miles

engine has oil leak

slight cracking near side rear

slight cracking offside rear

Fail 12 Feb 2008 3,196 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

engine has oil leak

slight cracking near side rear

slight cracking offside rear

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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YCR 665J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YCR 665J, 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 YCR 665J registered?

YCR 665J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 21 June 1971.

Is YCR 665J safe to buy?

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