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JFS 414

1951 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

19,555 mi
Last recorded19,555 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1951 Land Rover 8817,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFS 414
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1951
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 19,555 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 19,392 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 19,177 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 19,057 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 18,844 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 18,598 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 18,476 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 18,179 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 17,736 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 17,403 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 17,625 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 17,625 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 15,708 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 13,996 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 12,773 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 10,957 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 9,606 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 8,006 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 6,900 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 5,379 miles

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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JFS 414 is a 1951 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1951 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 17,625 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 JFS 414, 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 75 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 JFS 414 registered?

JFS 414 is a 1951 Land Rover 88, first registered on 25 April 1951.

Is JFS 414 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFS 414 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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