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ABW 67G

1988 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests22 (10 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

1,079 mi
Last recorded1,079 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1988 Land Rover 8848,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 67G
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 1,079 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 1,078 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 132 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 132 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 May 2015 2 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air filter insecure

nearside front leaf spring slightly catching body

offside front leaf spring slightly catching body

rear diff leaking oil at front seal

Fail 27 May 2015 2 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Upper Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air filter insecure

nearside front leaf spring slightly catching body

offside front leaf spring slightly catching body

rear diff leaking oil at front seal

Pass 3 Jun 2014 2 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air filter insecure

nearside front leaf spring slightly catching body

offside front leaf spring slightly catching body

Fail 30 May 2014 1,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Speedometer dial glass missing. (6.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air filter insecure

nearside front leaf spring slightly catching body

offside front leaf spring slightly catching body

Pass 12 Jul 2013 1,626 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

air filter insecure

front bumper loose and insecure

nearside front leaf spring catching body slightly

offside front leaf spring catching body slightly

Fail 24 Jun 2013 1,626 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

air filter insecure

front bumper loose and insecure

nearside front leaf spring catching body slightly

offside front leaf spring catching body slightly

screen wash bottle insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2012 1,626 miles

1 speedo not working and glass missing.2 washers not working. 3 batterie insecre. o/s/f tyre wall cut.4 n/s/r brake back plate damp.

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 1,626 miles

Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Brake rod locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Offside Upper Brake rod locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

1 speedo not working and glass missing.2 washers not working. 3 batterie insecre. o/s/f tyre wall cut.4 n/s/r brake back plate damp.

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 1,626 miles

exhaust blow at manifold

head lamp reflectors coroded

Fail 27 Jul 2011 1,626 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front prop insecure

head lamp reflectors coroded

Pass 25 May 2010 1,626 miles

n/s front u bolt bent

park brake travel hi

Fail 24 May 2010 1,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

n/s front u bolt bent

park brake travel hi

Fail 7 Jan 2010 1,626 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

battery insecure and electrical lead/battery terminal hanging loose under vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2008 1,626 miles

all u bolts loose

prop bolts loose

speedo cable fouls exhaust

washers & wipers in poor condition

Fail 5 Sep 2008 1,626 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all u bolts loose

prop bolts loose

speedo cable fouls exhaust

Pass 4 Sep 2007 10,821 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 10,821 miles

Brake pivot locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 10,821 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pivot locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

battery insecure and terminals loose

charge light on , engine on or off

chasis appears recently painted

clutch control defective

engine wouldn't re-start at end of test

nearside front chassis outrigger to chassis welded repair of poor quality

oil leak from engine

slight play in steering box

tailgate poorly secured

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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ABW 67G is a 1988 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,930 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 ABW 67G, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ABW 67G is a 1988 Land Rover 88, first registered on 20 September 1988.

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