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AHB 957T

1979 Land Rover 88

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,512 mi
Last recorded67,512 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 8849,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHB 957T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 67,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

front hub seals leaking

offside inner wheel box has corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2011 67,509 miles

Brake lever excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

front hub seals leaking

offside inner wheel box has corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2010 86,999 miles

Battery insecure

both front hub seals leaking

both rear shockers covers corrored

chassie legs starting to corror

off side front inner wing guard loose

spring hangers ex repaired

Fail 22 Jun 2010 86,996 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Battery insecure

both front hub seals leaking

both rear shockers covers corrored

chassie legs starting to corror

off side front inner wing guard loose

spring hangers ex repaired

Pass 14 Jul 2009 86,565 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

off side floor has corrison

Fail 14 Jul 2009 86,563 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

off side floor has corrison

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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AHB 957T is a 1979 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 49,607 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 AHB 957T, 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 47 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AHB 957T?

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What year was AHB 957T registered?

AHB 957T is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 23 April 1979.

Is AHB 957T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHB 957T shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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