MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,451 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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hole in bumperette mountingt
n/s/f headlight aim pattern only just distinguishable
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Inner Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering box insecure relay box in chassis (2.2.B.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
hole in bumperette mountingt
n/s/f headlight aim pattern only just distinguishable
all wheel bearings slack
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
all wheel bearings slack
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
front axle n/s saddle clamp bolt spaced by nuts
front prop rear uj
n/s chassis outrigger split from chassis not effecting any component
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
cut in sidewall of o/s/r tyre
front axle n/s saddle clamp bolt spaced by nuts
front prop rear uj
n/s chassis outrigger split from chassis not effecting any component
vehicle has considerable more steering lock to left than the right
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal travels further than expected
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
three bump stops missing
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ASG 97L is a 1972 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 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 ASG 97L, 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 ASG 97L registered?
ASG 97L is a 1972 Land Rover 88, first registered on 3 August 1972.
Is ASG 97L safe to buy?
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