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ADN 179R

1977 Land Rover 88

Bronze Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

33,042 mi
Last recorded33,042 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 Land Rover 8858,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADN 179R
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1977
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 33,042 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 32,453 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 31,225 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 29,838 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 28,340 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 27,117 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 26,086 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 24,774 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 23,189 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 21,455 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 21,423 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 20,596 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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ADN 179R is a 1977 Land Rover 88 in Bronze with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1977 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 58,279 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ADN 179R, 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 49 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ADN 179R?

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What year was ADN 179R registered?

ADN 179R is a 1977 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 April 1977.

Is ADN 179R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADN 179R shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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