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YOA 251J

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,367 mi
Last recorded23,367 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOA 251J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 23,367 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 23,355 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 23,216 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 23,055 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 23,055 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 22,822 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 22,758 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 22,758 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 22,580 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 22,580 miles

Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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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YOA 251J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YOA 251J, 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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What year was YOA 251J registered?

YOA 251J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 22 June 1971.

Is YOA 251J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YOA 251J shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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