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EGD 701X

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,065 mi
Last recorded19,065 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGD 701X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 19,065 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 17,961 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 16,419 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 14,700 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 13,107 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 11,313 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 9,978 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 8,847 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 7,427 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 5,544 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 4,354 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 4,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 2,714 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 1,487 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 1,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 98,932 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 95,955 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 92,462 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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EGD 701X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EGD 701X, 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 EGD 701X registered?

EGD 701X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 December 1981.

Is EGD 701X safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGD 701X shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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