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AVU 951M

1974 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

19,785 mi
Last recorded19,785 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 8850,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVU 951M
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 19,785 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 19,492 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 19,185 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 18,885 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 18,134 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 18,134 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 17,755 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 17,166 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 16,481 miles

ns front door corroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 14,906 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 14,906 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 14,496 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 14,045 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 14,045 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 13,492 miles

Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 13,492 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 13,071 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 13,071 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 12,513 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 11,872 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 111,397 miles

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 10,425 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 10,425 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

park brake low effort

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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AVU 951M is a 1974 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1974 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 50,528 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AVU 951M, 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 52 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 AVU 951M registered?

AVU 951M is a 1974 Land Rover 88, first registered on 5 June 1974.

Is AVU 951M safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVU 951M shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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