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ARA 96L

1972 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

4,469 mi
Last recorded4,469 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 8851,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARA 96L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 4,469 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery held in with cable ties

general corrosion to underside

n/s/f & o/s/f lower floor corroded, not structural

n/s/f chassis has patched repairs - all to mot standard

n/s/f wing damaged

n/s/r axle corroded

n/s/r service performance poor

o/s/r handbrake performance poor

Pass 6 Nov 2018 3,851 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery held in with cable ties

general corrosion to underside

n/s/f - repair patches to chassis, all to mot standard

n/s/f and o/s/f lower - floor corroded, not structural

n/s/f wing damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2018 3,811 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear - chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced large hole in chassis - vehicle not jacked up front or rear as considered unsafe to do so (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear - chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower floor corroded, no holes, not structural

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier held in with cable ties (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside

n/s/f wing damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2017 2,994 miles

Oil leak ()

battery loose but secure

general corrosion to underside

Pass 25 Oct 2016 1,591 miles

both rear shocks - light misting of oil

general corrosion all over underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Oct 2016 1,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

general corrosion all over underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2015 486 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 99,379 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 97,864 miles

general chassis corrosion

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 96,149 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 95,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

both front and o/s/r bump stops missing

Fail 6 Oct 2011 95,963 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 95,958 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2010 95,958 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2009 75,780 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 95,766 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 95,516 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 95,147 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 94,802 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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ARA 96L is a 1972 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 51,850 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 ARA 96L, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ARA 96L registered?

ARA 96L is a 1972 Land Rover 88, first registered on 16 November 1972.

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