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ERW 131T

1979 Land Rover 88

Cream Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,063 mi
Last recorded73,063 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 8849,607 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERW 131T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 73,063 miles

nearside stop lamp lens showing small amount of white light

top of drivers door corroded and becoming insecure

Fail 27 Sep 2008 73,063 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside stop lamp lens starting discolour,still showing red light to rear

top off drivers door corroded and becoming insecure,advise customer to get sorted out

rear propshaft securing bolts loose needs attention,advised not part off mot test

Pass 10 Oct 2007 73,063 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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ERW 131T is a 1979 Land Rover 88 in Cream with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 49,607 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 ERW 131T, 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 47 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 ERW 131T?

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What year was ERW 131T registered?

ERW 131T is a 1979 Land Rover 88, first registered on 14 March 1979.

Is ERW 131T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERW 131T shows 3 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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