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AWV 240L

1972 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

245 mi
Last recorded245 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 8851,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWV 240L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 245 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 294 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 83 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 52 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 99,470 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 99,470 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering gear box cross member (6.1.A.1)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 98,907 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 98,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 93,918 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 93,709 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 93,645 miles

o/s rear cross member corroded.(not structural)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 93,645 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

o/s rear cross member corroded.(not structural)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 93,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 93,645 miles

Chassis corroded

Front and rear leaf springs corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 93,645 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 93,645 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 93,645 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 93,645 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 93,645 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside front hub seal leaking

Nearside rear chassis corroded over bump stop

Offside and nearside front sphere seals leaking

Offside rear hub seal leaking

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2007 93,645 miles

Offside Outer Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside front hub seal leaking

Nearside rear chassis corroded over bump stop

Offside and nearside front sphere seals leaking

Offside rear hub seal leaking

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2006 93,645 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 93,644 miles

Front and rear leaf springs corroded

Offside Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2005 93,644 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

Front and rear road springs heavily corroded

Rubber gearbox mounts broken

oil leak

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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AWV 240L is a 1972 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 51,850 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 AWV 240L, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AWV 240L registered?

AWV 240L is a 1972 Land Rover 88, first registered on 20 September 1972.

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