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AWU 341K

1986 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

19,755 mi
Last recorded19,755 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover 8869,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWU 341K
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 19,755 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 19,050 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 17,734 miles

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 May 2014 17,734 miles

Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 17,695 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 17,656 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front swivel hub seals leaking

Fail 27 Jun 2012 17,649 miles

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 wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front swivel hub seals leaking

Pass 17 Jun 2011 17,587 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 17,583 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 17,529 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 17,523 miles

Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 17,466 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 17,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 17,347 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 13 Jun 2008 17,342 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 14 Jun 2007 16,963 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 16,958 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Oil leak

chassis condition

Pass 16 Jun 2006 16,536 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 16,536 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

oil leak n/s/f housing † †n/s/r tyre tread low †

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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AWU 341K is a 1986 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 69,288 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 AWU 341K, 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 40 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AWU 341K is a 1986 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 June 1986.

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