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AUJ 850T

1979 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

64,915 mi
Last recorded64,915 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 8849,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUJ 850T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 64,915 miles

Offside front and nearside front steering knuckles leaking

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 64,897 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside front and nearside front steering knuckles leaking

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 64,509 miles

Corrosion to tunnel inside vehicle

Pass 4 Jul 2016 64,052 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 64,043 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 63,766 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both front and nearside rear tyre perished/cracking.

windscreen cracked blocked by spare wheel

Fail 16 Jul 2015 63,766 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both front and nearside rear tyre perished/cracking.

Fail 11 May 2015 63,751 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 63,506 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2014 63,488 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 62,999 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear floor supports badly corroded-not a prescribed area.

Pass 31 May 2012 62,703 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 62,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 62,378 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 62,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 62,161 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 62,160 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

brakes could not be tested as brakes binding excessively would result in vehicle or equipment damage

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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AUJ 850T is a 1979 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 49,607 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 AUJ 850T, 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 47 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AUJ 850T registered?

AUJ 850T is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 3 January 1979.

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