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EBW 170A

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,947 mi
Last recorded88,947 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBW 170A
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 May 2017 88,947 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 88,826 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 88,535 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 88,041 miles

no seatbelts fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2012 87,653 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 87,295 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 86,835 miles

all chassis and suspension sprayed with oil

Pass 26 Nov 2008 85,672 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 85,470 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 84,786 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
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EBW 170A is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EBW 170A, 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

How do I check the history of EBW 170A?

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What year was EBW 170A registered?

EBW 170A is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 9 April 1981.

Is EBW 170A safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBW 170A shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EBW 170A have outstanding finance?

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