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EDM 62X

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

82,077 mi
Last recorded82,077 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDM 62X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 82,077 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 81,547 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 81,285 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight movement in swivel pins (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush os and ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush os and ns rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel advise adjustment (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 80,946 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight play in steering swivel pins

Pass 12 May 2017 80,690 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play swivel pin (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 80,016 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play front swivel pins (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear tyres worn to lmit

Pass 29 Apr 2015 78,676 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2014 76,795 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play in os steering swivel joints, advise adjustment

Pass 26 Apr 2013 75,463 miles

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

very slight hub seal leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 73,598 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 71,594 miles

slight leak from top steering arm area

Pass 7 Apr 2010 69,783 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 68,289 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 67,184 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 65,901 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 65,901 miles

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

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

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

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 64,776 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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EDM 62X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EDM 62X, 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 EDM 62X registered?

EDM 62X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 October 1981.

Is EDM 62X safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDM 62X shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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