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AEC 883S

1978 Land Rover 109

White Petrol 3542cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

47,099 mi
Last recorded47,099 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 10949,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEC 883S
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,542cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 47,099 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 47,099 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

some corrosion offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 12 Jul 2010 47,091 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 47,091 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 46,141 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 46,128 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 44,841 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 44,841 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 43,081 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 109?

Based on 34,711 MOT tests across 4,632 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
625
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
4,632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,564
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,754
Stop lamp not working 1,452
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,166
position lamp(s) not working 1,056
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AEC 883S is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in White with a 3,542cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 49,238 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 109 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AEC 883S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 109 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 48 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AEC 883S?

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What year was AEC 883S registered?

AEC 883S is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 5 April 1978.

Is AEC 883S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEC 883S shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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