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EPT 484X

1981 Land Rover 88

Red Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPT 484X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

no main beam tell tale

Fail 24 Mar 2025

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated oil leak on to brake (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

no main beam tell tale

Pass 20 Jun 2023

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Steering column universal joint modified such that the steering is adversely affected fouling on inner wing (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 5,909 miles

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 3 Jun 2019
Fail 3 Jun 2019

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 3,671 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 1,703 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 May 2016 59,697 miles

Centre Rear rear prop shaft joint pin has slight play

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

Fail 23 May 2016 59,697 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear rear prop shaft joint pin has slight play

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

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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EPT 484X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EPT 484X, 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 EPT 484X registered?

EPT 484X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 December 1981.

Is EPT 484X safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPT 484X shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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