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EEC 696W

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,580 mi
Last recorded36,580 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEC 696W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 36,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 36,552 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 36,370 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 36,370 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 36,336 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 35,633 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 35,633 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 35,358 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 35,330 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan / cross section x3 (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan /cross section x3 (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 34,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 34,342 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 34,099 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2012 34,099 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2011 33,921 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 33,338 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2009 31,813 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 31,813 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,538 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 28,242 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 26,666 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006

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

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 25,087 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 25,082 miles

Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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EEC 696W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EEC 696W, 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 EEC 696W registered?

EEC 696W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 22 June 1981.

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