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AEY 620W

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,437 mi
Last recorded26,437 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEY 620W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2020 26,437 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced gearbox cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

tyres cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2019 25,119 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing on front sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front spherical joint starting to pitt

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 25,119 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing on front sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front spherical joint starting to pitt

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 23,836 miles

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

Oil leak oil leaking from crank oil seal ()

both rear tyres perishing on inner sidewalls

Fail 19 Jan 2018 23,834 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Oil leak oil leaking from crank oil seal ()

both rear tyres perishing on inner sidewalls

Pass 13 Jan 2017 22,012 miles

Advise both rear tyres badly perished

Advise engine slightly smokey

Advise front brake has slight imbalence

Advise slight steering free play

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jan 2017 22,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings upper chassie (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cracked (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Advise both rear tyres badly perished

Advise engine slightly smokey

Advise front brake has slight imbalence

Advise slight steering free play

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 19,266 miles

Advise all lower shockabsorber bushes slightly worn

Advise oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 16,222 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 14,623 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 12,585 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 12,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

tailpipe hanger corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 10,723 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 8,658 miles

headlight switch wearing

Pass 18 Jan 2010 6,240 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 3,835 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 1,263 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 97,536 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 97,529 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ALL SUSPENSION LEAFSPRINGS OLD AND WORN.

NEARSIDE FRONT TRACK-ROD END SLIGHT LIFT.

SEATBACKS INSECURE.

OFFSIDE ENGINE MOUNTING SPLIT.

Pass 6 Feb 2006 95,931 miles

battery insecure

brake bind on both rear brakes

corrosion & weakness to chassis rails & crossmembers

engine/gearbox mountings wear

extensive underbody repairs

fluctuation of brake effort on both front brakes

separation of rear & front road springs

slight front brake inbalance

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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AEY 620W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AEY 620W, 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.

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What year was AEY 620W registered?

AEY 620W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 13 February 1981.

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