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AVE 393V

1979 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,685 mi
Last recorded87,685 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2007
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 8849,607 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVE 393V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2007 87,685 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 87,684 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 85,429 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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AVE 393V is a 1979 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AVE 393V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AVE 393V?

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What year was AVE 393V registered?

AVE 393V is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 20 August 1979.

Is AVE 393V safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVE 393V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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