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44,239 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leaks
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Wipers smearing screen
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leaks
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Wipers smearing screen
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Reverse light not working
Wipers smearing screen
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Wipers smearing
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ALL (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leaks from engine, transmission and rear diff
Fluid around nearside front steering knuckle
Oil leak
rear number plate faded
roughness in steering
all leaf spring bushes deteriorated
all leaf springs corroded
both front brake hoses badly cracked (no cord showing)
both rear chassis legs corroded
exhaust tail section badly deteriorated
freeplay detected at steering wheel
nearside front axle seal leaking
nearside front brake pipe corroded
scratches on both sides of windscreen
slight blow from exhaust downpipe
staining on master cylinder (no visible leaks)
steering box weeping
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all leaf spring bushes deteriorated
all leaf springs corroded
binding on front brakes
both front brake hoses badly cracked (no cord showing)
both rear chassis legs corroded
exhaust tail section badly deteriorated
foot brake reading low
freeplay detected at steering wheel
nearside front axle seal leaking
nearside front brake pipe corroded
rear number plate faded
roughness in steering
scratches on both sides of windscreen
slight blow from exhaust downpipe
staining on master cylinder (no visible leaks)
steering box weeping
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all front leaf spring bushes badly deteriorated
both central chassis legs corroded
centre seatbelt not visible to test
cracking on both front brake hoses
deterioration on rear shackle bushes
front leaf springs badly corroded
light scratches windscreen
nearside front axle seal weeping
rear leaf springs corroded
rear number plate deteriorated
roughness in steering
steering box weeping
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all front leaf spring bushes badly deteriorated
both central chassis legs corroded
centre seatbelt not visible to test
cracking on both front brake hoses
deterioration on rear shackle bushes
front leaf springs badly corroded
light scratches windscreen
nearside front axle seal weeping
rear leaf springs corroded
rear number plate deteriorated
roughness in steering
steering box weeping
scratches on windscreen
steering box weeping
all front shackle bushes near wear limit
both upper shackle bushes near wear limit
centre seatbelt missing
cracking on both front brake hoses
freeplay at steering wheel
nearside front axle seal weeping
nearside rear outer floor corroded
offside front floor corroded
rear section of chassis corroded
roughness in steering
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
all front shackle bushes near wear limit
both upper shackle bushes near wear limit
centre seatbelt missing
cracking on both front brake hoses
freeplay at steering wheel
nearside door mirror cracked
nearside front axle seal weeping
nearside rear outer floor corroded
offside front floor corroded
rear section of chassis corroded
roughness in steering
scratches on windscreen
steering box weeping
both front tyres cracked near limit
both front upper shackle bushes near wear limit
centre seat belt not visible to test
corrosion on nearside rear chassis leg
cracking on both front brake flex hoses
freeplay at steering wheel
nearside front axle seal weeping
offside front lower shackle bush near wear limit
offside rear upper shackle bush near wear limit
roughness in steering
scratches on nearside of windscreen
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
bind on both rear brakes
bind on front brakes
both front tyres cracked near limit
both front upper shackle bushes near wear limit
brake fluid on minimum level
centre seat belt not visible to test
corrosion on nearside rear chassis leg
cracking on both front brake flex hoses
freeplay at steering wheel
nearside front axle seal weeping
offside front lower shackle bush near wear limit
offside rear upper shackle bush near wear limit
roughness in steering
scratches on nearside of windscreen
both front tyres cracking near limit
centre seat belt not visible to test
corrosion on both front brake pipes to cylinders
nearside front axle seal weeping
slight crack on nearside of windscreen
slight roughness in steering
Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front tyres cracking near limit
brake fluid on minimum level
centre seat belt not visible to test
corrosion on both front brake pipes to cylinders
nearside front axle seal weeping
nearside rear brake binding close to limit
slight crack on nearside of windscreen
slight roughness in steering
corrosion on nearside rear outer floor
deterioration on front leaf spring bushes
nearside axle seal weeping close to limit
nearside washer jet not working (fold down windscreen fitted)
rear number plate starting to fade
slight roughness in steering
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
brake fluid on minimum level
corrosion on nearside rear outer floor
deterioration on front leaf spring bushes
nearside axle seal weeping close to limit
nearside washer jet not working (fold down windscreen fitted)
rear number plate starting to fade
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
slight roughness in steering
axle seal weeping slightly
both front leaf spring mount bushes near wear limit
offside front tyre cracked close to limit
offside rear brake binding close to limit
offside shackel bush close to wear limit
slight corrosion on both front brake pipes to cylinder
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
axle seal weeping slightly
both front leaf spring mount bushes near wear limit
offside front tyre cracked close to limit
offside rear brake binding close to limit
offside shackel bush close to wear limit
slight corrosion on both front brake pipes to cylinder
both rear axle straps missing
offside front tyre perishing in tread
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both rear axle straps missing
offside front tyre perishing in tread
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
both front flexy brake pipes cracking
both front tyres cracking
corrosion on exhaust system
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
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AMW 797V is a 1979 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 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 AMW 797V, 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.
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What year was AMW 797V registered?
AMW 797V is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 November 1979.
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