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AJB 824J

1970 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,556 mi
Last recorded52,556 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 8847,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJB 824J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 52,556 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 52,469 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 52,378 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

both rear leaf springs have rust expansion

offside rear bumpstop missing

slight brake drum distortion offside front

Fail 10 Jul 2007 52,378 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

both rear leaf springs rust expanded

offside rear bump stop missing

slight brake drum distortion offside front

Pass 1 Jun 2006 52,328 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 52,328 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AJB 824J is a 1970 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 47,581 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 AJB 824J, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJB 824J registered?

AJB 824J is a 1970 Land Rover 88, first registered on 6 October 1970.

Is AJB 824J safe to buy?

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