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AAE 458J

1970 Land Rover 88

Grey Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

25,906 mi
Last recorded25,906 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 8847,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAE 458J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 25,906 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres perished

n/s/r brake slight bined

Pass 22 Apr 2013 25,906 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nsf brake binding

osf , nsr and osr tyres perished

Fail 22 Apr 2013 25,906 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf brake binding

osf , nsr and osr tyres perished

Pass 16 Apr 2012 23,006 miles

nsf,nsr & osr tyres all starting to perish

Pass 15 Apr 2011 18,033 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 12,716 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 12,684 miles

Brake relay lever excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 6,685 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 2,015 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 96,389 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 90,657 miles

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

o/s wiper split

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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AAE 458J is a 1970 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 47,581 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 AAE 458J, 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 56 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 AAE 458J registered?

AAE 458J is a 1970 Land Rover 88, first registered on 13 November 1970.

Is AAE 458J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAE 458J shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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