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AOW 15V

1980 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

7,777 mi
Last recorded7,777 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 8856,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOW 15V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2018 7,777 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested due to condition of vehicle (1.2.1 (g))

Brake prescribed area is excessively damaged near servo above and below several places (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected several places around leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected several places around leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected several places around leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected several places around leaf sping (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute all four (4.4.4 (a))

all four tyres perished

both font leaf spring bushes worn

corrosion all over vehicle

front leaf springs excessively corroded

fuel tank excessively corroded but not leaking would advise replacement

Fail 12 Aug 2016 7,764 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering offside rear front spring mount/ tank mount (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play swivel (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering next to spring mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering spring mount/ rear cross member (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering both rear bump stops os bump stop missing (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened all four leaf springs (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nsf/osf/osr tyres slightly perishing

Pass 10 Sep 2014 6,697 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 6,697 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 5,140 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 5,137 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

rear prop shaft joint is excessively worn

Pass 21 Sep 2012 3,058 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 99,211 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear tyre perishing between treads

Fail 30 Aug 2011 99,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear tyre perishing between treads

Offside outer track rod end joint cover missing and joint corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2010 98,704 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 98,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 98,628 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 98,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 Apr 2008 98,445 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 98,305 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 98,136 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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AOW 15V is a 1980 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 56,685 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 AOW 15V, 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 46 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AOW 15V is a 1980 Land Rover 88, first registered on 18 April 1980.

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