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AUB 298S

1978 Land Rover 88

Black Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

78,806 mi
Last recorded78,806 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUB 298S
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 78,806 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 77,540 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 77,424 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body not fully secure corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately secured front to rear (4.11 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all plated (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leaks from gear box

Pass 8 Aug 2017 74,660 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 74,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working off side (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 73,531 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 73,531 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 73,143 miles

nearside front chassis slight corrosion

rear body mounting corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2013 73,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside front chassis slight corrosion

rear body mounting corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2012 72,585 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2012 72,585 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front back plates damp

Pass 21 Apr 2011 68,219 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 68,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 65,009 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 65,004 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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AUB 298S is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Black with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 53,585 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 AUB 298S, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AUB 298S registered?

AUB 298S is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 12 April 1978.

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The MOT history for AUB 298S shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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