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AVS 253N

1987 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2228cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,283 mi
Last recorded79,283 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 1987 Land Rover 8859,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVS 253N
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,228cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 79,283 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 79,264 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 79,247 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 78,422 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 77,801 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 77,123 miles

all tyres at tread depth limit

Pass 1 Apr 2011 76,212 miles

Diff seals - FRONT and REAR diff leaking

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Hub seal slight leak - O/S & N/S FRONT

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak - Gear box

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 76,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Diff seals - FRONT and REAR diff leaking

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Hub seal slight leak - O/S & N/S FRONT

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak - Gear box

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 74,437 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 75,429 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 74,154 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 74,154 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 73,352 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 73,297 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 73,057 miles

Advise slight corrosion to nearside inner wheel arch

Advise washers

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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AVS 253N is a 1987 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,228cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 59,016 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 AVS 253N, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AVS 253N registered?

AVS 253N is a 1987 Land Rover 88, first registered on 24 August 1987.

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