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AWY 877S

1978 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,497 mi
Last recorded62,497 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWY 877S
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 62,497 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate damp/oily

various engine/gearbox oil leaks

Fail 10 Nov 2016 62,497 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake back plate damp/oily

various engine/gearbox oil leaks

Pass 17 Jun 2015 59,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 59,696 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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Pass 23 Sep 2006 56,834 miles

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

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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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AWY 877S is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 53,585 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 AWY 877S, 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 48 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 AWY 877S registered?

AWY 877S is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 23 June 1978.

Is AWY 877S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWY 877S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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