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AYC 778X

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2530cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

82,240 mi
Last recorded82,240 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYC 778X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,530cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 82,240 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 82,228 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 81,916 miles

Battery insecure.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front inner wheel arch shield corroded/insecure.

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Play in front propshaft front u/j.

Slight play in rear propshaft front u/j.

Vehicle low on offside.

Fail 22 Feb 2013 81,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked.

Offside front inner wheel arch shield corroded/insecure.

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Play in front propshaft front u/j.

Slight play in rear propshaft front u/j.

Vehicle low on offside.

Fail 19 Oct 2012 81,889 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Battery insecure.

Front propshaft forward U/J worn.

Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 81,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside door mirror glass damaged.

Slight play in front propshaft front U/J.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 81,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside door mirror glass damaged.

Slight play in front propshaft front U/J.

Fail 19 Nov 2010 81,377 miles

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

Slight binding both rear brakes.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 81,377 miles

Slight binding both rear brakes.

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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AYC 778X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,530cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 AYC 778X, 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 AYC 778X registered?

AYC 778X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 5 November 1981.

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The MOT history for AYC 778X shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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