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AJW 216M

1987 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

5,499 mi
Last recorded5,499 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1987 Land Rover 8859,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJW 216M
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2011 5,499 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 5,499 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 5,333 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 5,333 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 4,110 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 3,622 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 2,220 miles

HANDBRAKE LEVER PULLS TO STOP

REAR PROPSHAFT UJ EXCESSIVE WEAR & PLAY

Fail 9 Oct 2006 2,220 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

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

exhaust fouling gearbox mount

offside rear footbrake effort marginal

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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AJW 216M is a 1987 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 59,016 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 AJW 216M, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJW 216M registered?

AJW 216M is a 1987 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 July 1987.

Is AJW 216M safe to buy?

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