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ABM 104S

1978 Land Rover 88

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,784 mi
Last recorded17,784 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABM 104S
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 17,784 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 17,448 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

o/s/r tyre side walls in poor condition

Fail 15 Mar 2012 17,448 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

o/s/r tyre side walls in poor condition

Pass 17 Feb 2011 16,237 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 16,155 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2010 13,218 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 13,216 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

exhaust fouling gearbox

front and rear number plates slightly detioriated

ns and os headlamp images poor

seat backs dont secure as a design feature

steering arm fouling leaf spring on lock

underside and chassis slight corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2009 13,241 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust System Fouling G/Box Mountings

Light Switch Works Wrong Way Round

N/S & O/S Head Lamps Have Poor Beam Pattern

O/S Front Side Lamp Has Wrong Bulb Fitted

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen Wiper/Washer Switch Not Fully Secure

Propshaft component defective

Pass 20 Nov 2008 9,531 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

head lamp output poor

n/s windscreen scratched

osf top shock bolt slightly loose

Fail 12 Nov 2008 9,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s windscreen scratched

osf top shock bolt slightly loose

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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ABM 104S is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ABM 104S, 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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ABM 104S is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 20 June 1978.

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