MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,829 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working and offside (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
oil leak from engine
nsr tyre on limit
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nsr backplate damp
osf and nsr tyres perished
both offside and nearside front tyres perishing
dampness nearside rear brake backplate
exhaust system getting rusty
nearside front leaf spring rear shackle bushes deteriating
slight corrosion chassis
slight play front propshaft front universal joint
slight splaying front leaf springs
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
exhaust sytem is getting rusty
front propshaft universal joint slight play
heavy perishing nearside front tyre
nearside front leaf spring rear shackle bushes deteriating
slight splaying front leaf springs
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil leak at front diff
oil leak at gear box
oil leak at sump
Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil leak at front diff
oil leak at gear box
oil leak at sump
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AEC 97S is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 AEC 97S, 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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What year was AEC 97S registered?
AEC 97S is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 4 January 1978.
Is AEC 97S safe to buy?
The MOT history for AEC 97S shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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