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AOM 984K

1971 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

40,459 mi
Last recorded40,459 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOM 984K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 40,459 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 40,458 miles

Fuel system component leaking at injector (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 39,781 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Oil leak at injectors.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 34,300 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 34,300 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 31,678 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2010 28,114 miles

Oil leak at nearside front hub.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 28,107 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2009 27,278 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front lower Axle swivel joint slight oil leak .

Pass 23 Jun 2008 26,640 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 28,519 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 25,819 miles

Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 14,775 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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AOM 984K is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 55,950 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 AOM 984K, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AOM 984K is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 October 1971.

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