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AAW 356K

1972 Land Rover 88

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,546 mi
Last recorded80,546 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 8851,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAW 356K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 80,546 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 79,457 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 77,391 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 75,305 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 75,302 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 74,500 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 74,071 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 74,038 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 73,665 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 73,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

sign of oil in o/s/r/drum

Pass 2 Sep 2008 73,471 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 73,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 72,974 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 70,696 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 70,696 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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AAW 356K is a 1972 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 51,850 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 AAW 356K, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AAW 356K registered?

AAW 356K is a 1972 Land Rover 88, first registered on 11 July 1972.

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