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AEL 692A

1980 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

29,184 mi
Last recorded29,184 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 8856,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEL 692A
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 29,184 miles

Nearside front suspension lower taper joint has maximum play

Nearside front suspension upper taper joint has slight play

Nearside front wing damaged

Offside front track rod end has two nuts as locking device

Oil leak Various ()

Rear exhaust mounting strap cracked

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 29,184 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg at bumper mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front suspension lower taper joint has maximum play

Nearside front suspension upper taper joint has slight play

Nearside front wing damaged

Offside front track rod end has two nuts as locking device

Offside rear chassis leg corroded, outside of any prescribed area

Oil leak Various ()

Rear exhaust mounting strap cracked

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 28,522 miles

Oil leak Various ()

Play in steering idler box

Rear exhaust mounting strap cracked

Rear propshaft rear joint has play

All four tyres cracked

Corrosion to nearside front chassis not within any prescribed area

Damage to nearside front wing

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint Hub joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside rear & Offside front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 28,522 miles

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Nearside front, front bush (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Nearside rear, rear bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

All four tyres cracked

Corrosion to nearside front chassis not within any prescribed area

Damage to nearside front wing

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint Hub joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak Various ()

Play in steering idler box

Rear exhaust mounting strap cracked

Rear propshaft rear joint has play

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside rear & Offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 27,271 miles

Oil leak

all 4 tyres cracked/perished

damage to n/s/f wing

Fail 12 Sep 2014 27,271 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

all 4 tyres cracked/perished

Pass 25 Sep 2013 26,607 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

all 4 tyres starting to crack/perish

n/s/f wing repaired with tape

rear exaust mount perished

Pass 7 Sep 2012 25,769 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

all 4 tyres starting to crack

n/s/f wing repaired with tape

rear prop front u/j worn

Pass 19 Sep 2011 25,047 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f & both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 15 Sep 2011 25,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f & both rear tyres cracking on side walls

o/s/f brake hose very soft

Pass 22 Sep 2010 24,698 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 24,202 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 23,889 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 23,672 miles

both rear hub oil seals leaking

Propshaft component defective

Fail 18 Jul 2007 23,672 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear hub oil seals leaking

Propshaft component defective

Pass 12 Jul 2006 23,195 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 23,195 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AEL 692A is a 1980 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 56,685 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 AEL 692A, 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 46 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AEL 692A is a 1980 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 September 1980.

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