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AWD 379J

1970 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

95,901 mi
Last recorded95,901 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 8847,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWD 379J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 95,901 miles

Oil leak various ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 95,898 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak various ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 93,637 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 93,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 91,075 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 91,065 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 88,305 miles

Transfer Box Has Slight Leak

Wipers Poor

Both Rear Gearbox Mountings Perished

Both Rear Tyres Badly Cracked On Sidewall

Engine Has Oil Leak

Nearside Front Tyre Cracked On Sidewall

Slight Leak From Front Diff

Slight Leak From Offside Rear Half Shaft Seal

Steering Box Weeping

Pass 25 Sep 2013 84,860 miles

All Tyres Cracking

Leak From Engine

Play In Front Shock Lower Bushes

Rear Shock Lower Bushes Perished

Slight Leak From Offside Rear Half Shaft Seal

Slight Leak from Transfer Box

Pass 18 Oct 2012 81,790 miles

Both Rear Tyres Cracking On Sidewalls

Engine Has Oil Leak

Front Diff Leaking

Nearside Front Bump Stop Missing

Fail 17 Oct 2012 81,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Both Rear Tyres Cracking On Sidewalls

Engine Has Oil Leak

Front Diff Leaking

Nearside Front Bump Stop Missing

Pass 5 Oct 2011 78,414 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 78,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

All Bump Stops Missing

Gearbox Leaking Oil Badly

Sump Leaking Oil Badly

Pass 21 Oct 2010 74,983 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 74,983 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Both Front Swivels Leaking

Both Rear Bump Stops Missing

Engine Has Bad Oil Leak

Front Diff Prop Bearing Leaking

Pass 14 Oct 2009 71,655 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 67,649 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 63,486 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 63,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 59,121 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 59,120 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2005 56,421 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 56,421 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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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AWD 379J is a 1970 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 47,581 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 AWD 379J, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AWD 379J is a 1970 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 December 1970.

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