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AAW 86T

1978 Land Rover 88

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,233 mi
Last recorded6,233 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAW 86T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 6,233 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 6,233 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 6,233 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.B.1a)

front hub seals slight leak both sides

miles meter not working

Pass 14 Aug 2015 6,233 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

nearside rear hub seal slight leak

Fail 13 Aug 2015 6,233 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

nearside rear hub seal slight leak

Fail 17 Jun 2014 4,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 4,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 3,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

nearside rear hub seal leaking diff oil

Fail 14 Jun 2012 3,270 miles

rear leaf springs corrod

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear nearside hub seal leaking oil

Pass 14 Jun 2012 3,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear leaf springs corrod

rear nearside hub seal leaking oil

Pass 14 Jun 2011 2,577 miles

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

Oil leak

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

slight brake judder

speedo n/w,

Fail 29 Mar 2011 2,577 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

speedo n/w,oil around n/s/r backplate,rear diff appears locked.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 2,577 miles

Oil leak

some dampness at steering box,ignition switch tempremental

Fail 26 Apr 2010 2,577 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some dampness at steering box,ignition switch tempremental

Pass 20 Apr 2009 2,362 miles

some pull to left on braking,washer spray weak,offside front brake backplate damp,near side front and rear shockabsorber lower bushes worn,nearside rear hub has some dampness

Pass 8 Mar 2008 98,405 miles

offside front tyre valve slightly misalined,oil leaks from engine,nearside rear tyre cracking due to age,slight brake pull to right

Pass 1 Mar 2007 96,487 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 94,292 miles

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 86T is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AAW 86T, 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.

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What year was AAW 86T registered?

AAW 86T is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 December 1978.

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