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AVY 493V

1980 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,622 mi
Last recorded68,622 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 8856,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVY 493V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 68,622 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f tyre starting to crack on outer side wall

Fail 6 Dec 2016 68,617 miles

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f tyre starting to crack on outer side wall

Pass 5 Nov 2015 68,408 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 68,402 miles

Centre Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis above spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 68,061 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 68,061 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AVY 493V is a 1980 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 56,685 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 AVY 493V, 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 46 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 AVY 493V registered?

AVY 493V is a 1980 Land Rover 88, first registered on 19 March 1980.

Is AVY 493V safe to buy?

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