1971 Land Rover 88 2.3L Petrol · LYG 789K
1971 Land Rover 88 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1971. Recorded mileage 25,716 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER 88
- Year / Origin
- 1971 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,716 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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LYG 789K Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2017
- 25,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LYG 789K MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Land Rover 88 (LYG 789K) between November 2005 and December 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)”; “Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.
LYG 789K Mileage History
- 22/11/200570,298 mi
- 01/12/200570,302 mi+4 mi
- 28/04/200770,838 mi+536 mi
- 29/08/200871,523 mi+685 mi
- 21/11/200924,904 mi-46,619 mi
- 11/12/201025,011 mi+107 mi
- 21/12/201025,011 mi
- 10/12/201125,188 mi+177 mi
- 24/11/201225,297 mi+109 mi
- 21/12/201325,418 mi+121 mi
- 20/12/201425,516 mi+98 mi
- 12/12/201525,581 mi+65 mi
- 16/12/201625,632 mi+51 mi
- 16/12/201725,716 mi+84 mi
Average of roughly -3,695 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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