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AUB 452S

1978 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

66,227 mi
Last recorded66,227 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUB 452S
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 66,227 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 66,227 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 66,014 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Various patches of flaking rust on the underside of the body

Fail 4 Jul 2013 66,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Various patches of flaking rust on the underside of the body

Pass 5 Apr 2012 64,803 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 64,775 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 63,663 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2011 63,625 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 68,018 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2010 86,018 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2009 62,203 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 4 Apr 2008 61,385 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 61,381 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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 452S is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 452S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AUB 452S registered?

AUB 452S is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 20 April 1978.

Is AUB 452S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUB 452S shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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