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EOT 917W

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

93,243 mi
Last recorded93,243 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOT 917W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2018 93,243 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested excess smoke on idle . unable to get readings (7.4.B.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp switch insecure full beam (1.7.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort binding (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front propshaft not fitted

Nearside Front seat not fitted

Offside Front Inner hub damp

Offside Front brake pipe block adrift

Offside Front drivers floor plate loose

all tyres perished in main tread

steering box damp

Pass 17 Oct 2011 92,782 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 92,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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EOT 917W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EOT 917W, 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

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What year was EOT 917W registered?

EOT 917W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 15 June 1981.

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The MOT history for EOT 917W shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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