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AAL 872T

1978 Land Rover 88

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,741 mi
Last recorded10,741 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2009
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAL 872T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2009 10,741 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 8,563 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2008 8,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2006 5,152 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 5,152 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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AAL 872T is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 53,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AAL 872T, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AAL 872T registered?

AAL 872T is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 26 September 1978.

Is AAL 872T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAL 872T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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