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AEK 1B

1977 Land Rover 88

Blue Lpg 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,682 mi
Last recorded12,682 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1977 Land Rover 8858,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEK 1B
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 12,682 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 12,306 miles

Centre exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside seat back loose not insecure

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2015 12,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Center exhaust hanger brocken

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside front seat back loose

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2015 12,231 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 11,980 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 11,980 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 11,601 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 10,956 miles

Offside Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 10,956 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 10,447 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 9,735 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 8,712 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 8,064 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 7,074 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 7,074 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 6,125 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 6,125 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 4,239 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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AEK 1B is a 1977 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AEK 1B, 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.

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What year was AEK 1B registered?

AEK 1B is a 1977 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 September 1977.

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