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KKX 447V

1979 Land Rover 88

Red Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,647 mi
Last recorded91,647 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 8849,607 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKX 447V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2023 91,647 miles

Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing Both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Front to rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 91,321 miles

Front Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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KKX 447V is a 1979 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 KKX 447V, 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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What year was KKX 447V registered?

KKX 447V is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 December 1979.

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