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HYU 583W

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

12,527 mi
Last recorded12,527 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYU 583W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 12,527 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 12,526 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 11,914 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 11,910 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 11,310 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 11,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 11,058 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 11,058 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2019 11,027 miles

Rear differential pinion oil seal leaking.

Pass 3 Apr 2018 10,783 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 10,783 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 10,472 miles

Offside Front brake seems to be binding slightly.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 9,777 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 9,209 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 8,529 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 8,011 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 6,690 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 5,528 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 5,528 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 4,515 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 4,468 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 3,439 miles

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

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 2,943 miles

corrosion to offside rear chassis leg and centre gearbox crossmember needs attention.

nearside front wheel beaqrings slightly noisey.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 2,691 miles

nearside front wheel bearing needs attention in near future. slightly rough when rotated.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 2,043 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 2,041 miles

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

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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HYU 583W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 583W, 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 HYU 583W?

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What year was HYU 583W registered?

HYU 583W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 8 January 1981.

Is HYU 583W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYU 583W shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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