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JCK 611W

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

15,308 mi
Last recorded15,308 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCK 611W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 15,308 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axle stop missing

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle subject to extensive restorative repairs with attention drawn to cross members and steering sphere seals x 2

Pass 12 Feb 2020 15,288 miles

Front steering spheres displaying weepage x 2

Nearside Rear axle stop missing

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

VEHICLE DISPLAYING EXTENSIVE RENOVATIVE REPAIRS

Pass 23 Jan 2019 15,227 miles

Central Front Lower floor battery panelling corroded

Front steering sphere seals weeping/acceptable condition on presentation

Nearside Rear axle stop missing

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle displaying extensive renovative welding repairs

Pass 18 Jan 2018 14,971 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

underside of vehicle starting to corode

Fail 25 Oct 2017 14,942 miles

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

Front Electrical wiring insecure by radiator and inner wing areas (1.9.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis areas x 2 inner wheel arch /spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member area x 2 (2.4.A.3)

Front steering sphere seals slight weepage x 2

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear axle stop missing/vehicle displaying areas of corrosion acceptable when presented for test

Oil leak engine/gearbox areas ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 14,687 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 14,663 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 11,860 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 11,856 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 10,728 miles

centre seat belt missing

o/s rearhalf shaft bolts missing

Fail 29 May 2014 10,728 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre seat belt missing

o/s rearhalf shaft bolts missing

Pass 21 Feb 2011 10,608 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 10,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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JCK 611W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JCK 611W, 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 JCK 611W registered?

JCK 611W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 9 April 1981.

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