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HTX 958W

1981 Land Rover 88

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

28,465 mi
Last recorded28,465 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTX 958W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 28,465 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f/ slight play in king pin

Fail 1 Jun 2015 28,458 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f/ slight play in king pin

Pass 9 Jun 2014 28,199 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 26,186 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 22,571 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 19,016 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 14,383 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 10,714 miles

corrosion to exaust system

Pass 26 Jan 2008 9,408 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 5,853 miles

exaust system corroded

slight blue smoke on start up

Pass 30 Jan 2006 1,418 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 1,412 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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HTX 958W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HTX 958W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HTX 958W?

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What year was HTX 958W registered?

HTX 958W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 14 January 1981.

Is HTX 958W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTX 958W shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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