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AEJ 567X

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,598 mi
Last recorded71,598 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEJ 567X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 71,598 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 71,580 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 May 2018 71,578 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2017 71,533 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 71,533 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 71,849 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 71,849 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 71,486 miles

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 71,313 miles

replacement speedo head fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2015 71,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

replacement speedo head fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2015 88,071 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 88,071 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 88,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 88,071 miles

o/s/r hub oil seal leaking

Fail 11 Dec 2012 88,071 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r hub oil seal leaking

Pass 14 Dec 2011 88,071 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 88,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 85,814 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 85,808 miles

Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 84,159 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 82,657 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 82,640 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 82,635 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 81,968 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 81,968 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 80,016 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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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AEJ 567X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 56,095 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 AEJ 567X, 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 45 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 AEJ 567X registered?

AEJ 567X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 15 September 1981.

Is AEJ 567X safe to buy?

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