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HHW 510X

1981 Land Rover 88

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,210 mi
Last recorded85,210 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHW 510X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 85,210 miles

excessive oil leaks engine and gearbox

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 29 Jul 2010 85,210 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

excessive oil leaks engine and gearbox

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 13 Jun 2009 85,210 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 84,546 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

extensive weld repairs to chassis

o/s/r bump stop missing.

Fail 16 May 2008 84,546 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

extensive weld repairs to chassis

o/s/r bump stop missing.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 83,624 miles

Engine leaking oil

Fuel tank deteriorated slightly but not leaking at time of test

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

Fail 30 May 2007 83,592 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 81,453 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 81,390 miles

Centre Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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HHW 510X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HHW 510X, 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 HHW 510X registered?

HHW 510X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 30 October 1981.

Is HHW 510X safe to buy?

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