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EFM 578X

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,110 mi
Last recorded98,110 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFM 578X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 98,110 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 98,002 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 97,866 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 97,783 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 97,416 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 96,886 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 95,942 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 95,192 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2014 95,192 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 94,187 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 93,336 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 92,542 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 92,008 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 92,008 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2009 91,923 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 91,429 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 90,371 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 90,362 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 89,772 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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EFM 578X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EFM 578X, 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 EFM 578X?

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What year was EFM 578X registered?

EFM 578X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 November 1981.

Is EFM 578X safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFM 578X shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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