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AKU 381T

1979 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,790 mi
Last recorded100,790 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 8849,607 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKU 381T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 100,790 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 1,261 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 100,457 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 99,133 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 98,836 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 98,364 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 98,364 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2012 97,336 miles
Fail 7 May 2012 97,336 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 96,257 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 95,203 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 95,199 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 93,882 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 93,863 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2008 91,904 miles

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

slight oilleak from front hubs.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 91,904 miles

slight oilleak from front hubs.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 91,704 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006

oil leak at engine

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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AKU 381T is a 1979 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AKU 381T, 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

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What year was AKU 381T registered?

AKU 381T is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 5 April 1979.

Is AKU 381T safe to buy?

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