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YTF 599J

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

33,897 mi
Last recorded33,897 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTF 599J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 33,897 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 33,897 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 33,839 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 33,835 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 33,773 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 33,711 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 33,711 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 33,268 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 33,259 miles

Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 32,013 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 31,983 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 31,981 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2008 31,980 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 30,555 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 30,554 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 28,100 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 28,100 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

near side front steerin rack slightly play

off side front slightly play in steering rack

oil leak

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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YTF 599J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 YTF 599J, 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 YTF 599J registered?

YTF 599J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 May 1971.

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