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ABT 325V

1980 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,063 mi
Last recorded65,063 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 8856,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABT 325V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 65,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system small holes /slight blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (pre 1/4/1980)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 65,063 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system small holes /slight blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint to steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (pre 1/4/1980)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 64,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear crossmember corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 64,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system small holes /slight blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link to steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2023 64,716 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play hub excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play hub excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small holes slight blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link ball joint to steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear crossmember corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front hubs oil leaks

Pass 18 Nov 2021 64,506 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal loose

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Some underside corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2021 64,506 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal loose

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Some underside corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2020 64,290 miles

Fuel cap seal loose

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 64,290 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal loose

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 63,140 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 30 Oct 2019 63,140 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 9 Oct 2018 61,919 miles

Battery not secured to tray

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 61,609 miles

Battery not secured to tray

Drag link end ball joint has slight play At steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 61,609 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Battery not secured to tray

Drag link end ball joint has slight play At steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 60,700 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play at steering box (2.2.B.1f)

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2016 60,700 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play at steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust rattles in mounts

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 59,226 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2014 59,226 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 58,482 miles

front nearside shock absorber slight leak

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 58,258 miles

front nearside shock absorber slight leak

front steering box arm ball joint slight play

Fail 15 Sep 2012 58,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front nearside shock absorber slight leak

front steering box arm ball joint slight play

Pass 19 Sep 2011 58,097 miles

f/n/s shock absorber slight leak

very slight play steering box arm ball joint

Fail 14 Sep 2011 58,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

f/n/s shock absorber slight leak

very slight play steering box arm ball joint

Pass 26 Jun 2010 57,751 miles

f/n/s shock absorber slight leak

front brakes slight distorsion /slight imbalance

front tyres worn

rear exhaust section corroded/slight blow

Pass 27 Jul 2009 57,496 miles

brake master cyl level low

front brakes slight imbalance

front tyres worn

Fail 18 Jul 2009 57,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake master cyl level low

front brakes slight imbalance

front tyres worn

Pass 19 Jul 2008 57,184 miles

brake master cyl level slightly low

oil leak

rear axle pinion oil seal leak

rear brake hose slightly contaminated

Fail 12 Jul 2008 57,164 miles

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

brake master cyl level slightly low

oil leak

rear axle pinion oil seal leak

rear brake hose slightly contaminated

Pass 31 Mar 2007 56,644 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 54,832 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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ABT 325V is a 1980 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 56,685 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 ABT 325V, 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 46 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ABT 325V is a 1980 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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