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AGH 251S

1977 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

72,980 mi
Last recorded72,980 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Land Rover 8858,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGH 251S
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 72,980 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 72,980 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 72,600 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 72,600 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 71,442 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 70,193 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 68,958 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 65,577 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

shockers starting to leak

washers poor

Pass 21 May 2011 64,332 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 64,330 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 26 May 2010 63,543 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 63,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 62,454 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 62,454 miles

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 61,218 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 61,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

(UNEVEN WEAR ON FRONT TYRES)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2007 60,953 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 60,674 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 60,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CAB CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

O/S/R WHEELSTIFF TO TURN

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

REVERSE LIGHTS INOP

TRACES OF FLUID LEAK N/S/R WHEEL DRUM

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2005 59,781 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 59,781 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Centre Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

GEARBOX MOUTING RUBBER EXCESSIVLY PERISHED

O/S/F FOOT WELL HOLE IN FLOOR

REAR REVERSE LIGHT INOP

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

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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AGH 251S is a 1977 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AGH 251S, 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 AGH 251S registered?

AGH 251S is a 1977 Land Rover 88, first registered on 6 December 1977.

Is AGH 251S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGH 251S shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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