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HAA 493W

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

41,937 mi
Last recorded41,937 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAA 493W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 41,937 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 41,926 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure play in splines , pinch bolt loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working intermittent (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 39,361 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 39,361 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 38,300 miles

Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive swivel housings on both sides. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff. area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 38,289 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive value = 10.70% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive swivel housings on both sides. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff. area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 35,939 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 35,928 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2017 32,185 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all shock absorber lower mounting bushes (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 32,185 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all shock absorber lower mounting bushes (2.7.4)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 28,592 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 28,586 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam nearside (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam offside (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 27,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 3 May 2011 23,316 miles

Brake Fluctuation felt through brake pedal when applied

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 23,277 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake Fluctuation felt through brake pedal when applied

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Low effort recorded at nearside rear brake

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OIL FILTER LEAKING

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil around both rear brake back plates

Pass 26 Apr 2010 18,947 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine and gearbox leaking oil

fluid leaking from both rear brake drums. strongly advise investigation

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2009 14,086 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 Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

gearbox leaking oil

rear axle leaking oil

slight play in front prop shaft U J

Pass 24 Apr 2008 11,411 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

osf tractor ball joint slight leak

slight oil leak from steering box and slight movement drop arm

Fail 24 Apr 2008 11,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

osf tractor ball joint slight leak

slight oil leak from steering box and slight movement drop arm

Pass 18 Apr 2007 8,724 miles

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil pressure switch leaking

Rear fog inoperative

Fail 18 Apr 2007 8,724 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil pressure switch leaking

rear fog lamp inoperative

Pass 26 Apr 2006 6,116 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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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HAA 493W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 HAA 493W, 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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HAA 493W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 30 April 1981.

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