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EVJ 730W

1981 Land Rover 88

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,600 mi
Last recorded98,600 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVJ 730W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 98,600 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 98,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 92,605 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 90,106 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 83,514 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 79,592 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 79,590 miles

Centre Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick park brake (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 74,426 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 73,347 miles

central handbrake pads wearing thin

Fail 30 Jan 2014 73,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

central handbrake pads wearing thin

Fail 30 Jan 2013 71,273 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 71,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 68,821 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 65,695 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 30 Jan 2009 78,939 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 78,930 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Pass 22 Jan 2008 77,134 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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EVJ 730W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EVJ 730W, 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 EVJ 730W registered?

EVJ 730W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is EVJ 730W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVJ 730W shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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