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GYX 869W

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,894 mi
Last recorded93,894 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2010
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYX 869W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2010 93,894 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

REPAIRS TO PRESCRIBED AREAS HEAVILY SEALED INSPECTION RESTRICTED

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 93,894 miles

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 93,893 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 93,123 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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GYX 869W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GYX 869W, 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 GYX 869W registered?

GYX 869W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 27 April 1981.

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