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HUM 979G

1981 Land Rover 88

Yellow Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,123 mi
Last recorded47,123 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUM 979G
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 47,123 miles

slight imbalance on front brake drums

Fail 17 May 2018 47,123 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps poor connection (1.7.4b)

slight imbalance on front brake drums

Pass 25 May 2017 46,966 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 46,805 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 46,645 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 46,527 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 46,346 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 46,210 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 46,108 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 45,949 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 45,851 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 45,851 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 45,684 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 45,684 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 45,487 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Drag link end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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HUM 979G is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Yellow with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HUM 979G, 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 HUM 979G registered?

HUM 979G is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 10 June 1981.

Is HUM 979G safe to buy?

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