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AJG 778K

1972 Land Rover 88

Cream Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,857 mi
Last recorded77,857 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 8851,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJG 778K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 77,857 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

seepage from n/s/r diff seal

Pass 23 Oct 2024 77,658 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff ( hub seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 77,658 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff ( hub seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 77,480 miles

exhaust rear clamp corroded off but system secure

Pass 17 Oct 2022 76,886 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 76,058 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 75,983 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 75,670 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 75,670 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2x 4 watt bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 75,088 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 74,693 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 74,693 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 74,097 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 73,823 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 72,702 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 71,957 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 71,762 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 70,867 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 69,357 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 69,355 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 67,432 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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AJG 778K is a 1972 Land Rover 88 in Cream with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 51,850 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 AJG 778K, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJG 778K?

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What year was AJG 778K registered?

AJG 778K is a 1972 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is AJG 778K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJG 778K shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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