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AKG 608A

1979 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,555 mi
Last recorded14,555 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 8849,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKG 608A
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 14,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four tyres cracking

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2016 12,969 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 12,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 10,086 miles

Offside Front Upper kingpin bush has borderline movement

Pass 1 Oct 2014 6,342 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 3,554 miles

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

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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AKG 608A is a 1979 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AKG 608A, 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 AKG 608A?

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What year was AKG 608A registered?

AKG 608A is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 12 October 1979.

Is AKG 608A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKG 608A shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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