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AYJ 493T

1979 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,836 mi
Last recorded47,836 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2009
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 8849,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYJ 493T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2009 47,836 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 47,836 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 47,753 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 47,753 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 47,644 miles

Brake lever excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 47,361 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Brake stationary pin locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 44,250 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2006 40,634 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
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AYJ 493T is a 1979 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 49,607 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 AYJ 493T, 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 47 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AYJ 493T is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 February 1979.

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