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AVJ 308V

1979 Land Rover 88

Brown Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,732 mi
Last recorded69,732 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 8849,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVJ 308V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 69,732 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 69,729 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2016 69,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Steering pivot point has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1g)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres perished on inner sidewalls

Fail 17 Oct 2016 69,438 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Steering pivot point has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1g)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres perished on inner sidewalls

Pass 21 Dec 2011 68,377 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear axle bump stop missing

Fail 17 Dec 2011 68,328 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear axle bump stop missing

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2009 65,140 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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AVJ 308V is a 1979 Land Rover 88 in Brown with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AVJ 308V, 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 AVJ 308V registered?

AVJ 308V is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 October 1979.

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