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GYM 486W

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,269 mi
Last recorded77,269 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYM 486W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 77,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Jun 2021 77,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 May 2019 76,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2016 75,335 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2015 74,840 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 73,564 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 73,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 73,462 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 73,439 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 73,348 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2011 73,340 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 71,843 miles

front wiper blades split

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 8 Feb 2010 69,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

steering and suspension worn and coroded,vehicle coroded throughout,brake system coroded. major oil leaks.

Fail 29 Jan 2010 69,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

steering and suspension worn and coroded,vehicle coroded throughout,brake system coroded. major oil leaks.

Pass 22 Dec 2008 65,161 miles

steering and suspension worn,suspect noise steering column area,engine oil leak.brake servo operation suspect,brakes tappley tested only.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 61,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chassis rusty

oil leak at engine,g/box and rear differential

slight play in steering intermediate box

Pass 30 Nov 2006 58,919 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 58,916 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

F/O/S Wheel binding

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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GYM 486W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GYM 486W, 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 GYM 486W registered?

GYM 486W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 15 April 1981.

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