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ARA 911A

1973 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,728 mi
Last recorded30,728 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARA 911A
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 30,728 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 30,728 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 31,771 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 30,728 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 30,728 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 27,468 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 23,898 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 23,879 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2009 22,608 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 22,608 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 22,608 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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ARA 911A is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 54,010 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 ARA 911A, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ARA 911A?

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What year was ARA 911A registered?

ARA 911A is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is ARA 911A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARA 911A shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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