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AFG 237S

1977 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,462 mi
Last recorded17,462 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1977 Land Rover 8858,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFG 237S
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 17,462 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to nearside inner floor

Pass 2 Dec 2014 17,460 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 17,290 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 17,033 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 16,988 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 16,731 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 15,592 miles

gearchange appears sloppy - adjustment/repair required??

various oil leaks underside - offside front hub / gearbox / transfer box / rear diff . possible oil leak onto parking brake drum and nearside rear brake .

Fail 23 Jan 2008 15,589 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

gearchange appears sloppy - adjustment/repair required??

various oil leaks underside - offside front hub / gearbox / transfer box / rear diff . possible oil leak onto parking brake drum and nearside rear brake .

Pass 10 Jul 2007 15,136 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 15,136 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

offside front flexi hose starting to perish - appears to be original type fitment. Recommend replacement .

Pass 7 Jul 2006 13,772 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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AFG 237S is a 1977 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AFG 237S, 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

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What year was AFG 237S registered?

AFG 237S is a 1977 Land Rover 88, first registered on 7 September 1977.

Is AFG 237S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFG 237S shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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