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UGV 631J

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,941 mi
Last recorded67,941 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGV 631J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 67,941 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

dampness detected at both sides rear hub assemblies

Pass 3 Apr 2017 66,297 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

dampness detected at nearside rear hub assembly

Pass 26 Mar 2016 63,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front prop shaft universal joint is worn

Pass 2 Apr 2015 61,035 miles

Front prop U/J worn

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 61,025 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front prop U/J worn

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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UGV 631J is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 UGV 631J, 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 UGV 631J registered?

UGV 631J is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 5 July 1971.

Is UGV 631J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGV 631J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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