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HSL 381W

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,739 mi
Last recorded81,739 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSL 381W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 81,739 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 81,707 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 81,707 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 81,531 miles
Fail 29 May 2017 81,531 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 81,504 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 81,150 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 81,150 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 80,937 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 80,783 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 80,783 miles

Centre Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Lower Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2009 80,421 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chassis slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2008 79,824 miles

floor corroded slightly above rear x members

near side front inner wheel arch has slight corosion

vehicle chassis corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2008 79,824 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

floor corroded slightly above rear x members

vehicle chassis corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2008 79,794 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Centre Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 78,122 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 78,122 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 76,285 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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HSL 381W 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 61.1%.

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 HSL 381W, 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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HSL 381W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 10 April 1981.

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