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HYU 556W

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,839 mi
Last recorded49,839 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYU 556W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 49,839 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all floor areas corroded

child seat fitted

oil leaks

Pass 9 Mar 2015 43,263 miles

N/s/f floor pan rusty.

Fail 4 Mar 2015 43,174 miles

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

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

N/s/f floor pan rusty.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/s/r tyre perished in tread.

Oil leak around handbrake drum.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 38,376 miles

N/s/f wheel arch cover corroded

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2014 38,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

O/s centre chassis rusty around gearbox mounting.

O/s/r & n/s/f suspension bump stops missing.

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 32,167 miles

Body corroded

Chassis corrosion

Various oil leaks

Pass 2 Mar 2012 27,176 miles

Oil leak

exhaust generaly rusty.

n/s drive shaft seal leaking.

oil around parking bake drum.

steering box damp.

Fail 18 Feb 2012 26,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

exhaust generaly rusty.

n/s drive shaft seal leaking.

oil around parking bake drum.

steering box damp.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 20,163 miles

Oil leak

both front suspension tracktor joints leaking.

o/s/f seat belt fraying.

steering box slightly leaking.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 19,630 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

all road spring worn

Fail 25 Feb 2010 19,628 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

all road spring worn

Pass 6 Sep 2007 11,658 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to nearside and offside rear body mountings

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2006 32,322 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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HYU 556W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HYU 556W, 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 HYU 556W registered?

HYU 556W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 8 January 1981.

Is HYU 556W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYU 556W shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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