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4 JM

1973 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

364 mi
Last recorded364 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 JM
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 364 miles

Nearside Front Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel ball housing weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel ball housing weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective end split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 175 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front most joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front most joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 142 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop shaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop shaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 4 miles

Front Coolant leak top reservoir of radiator around the seam ()

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box, front diff, o/s/f swivel housing lower section, rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 99,571 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 99,468 miles

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all shock absorber casings corroded (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 May 2018 99,468 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working corroded wiring repaired with new bullet connectors (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all shock absorber casings corroded (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 99,342 miles

All for tyres cracking in tread and side walls

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 99,342 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Pipe from master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure Engine bay, blue wire, and red wire. (1.9.2a)

All for tyres cracking in tread and side walls

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Wiper switch rotates if turned, not operating wipers until you hold base of switch.

Pass 14 May 2016 99,258 miles

All four tyres are perishing with age

Pass 4 Dec 2014 98,994 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 98,350 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 98,334 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 98,221 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 98,220 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 98,033 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 98,033 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 95,960 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 95,960 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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4 JM is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 54,010 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 4 JM, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 4 JM registered?

4 JM is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 June 1973.

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