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JCT 281W

1981 Land Rover 90

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,144 mi
Last recorded90,144 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 9062,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCT 281W
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 90,144 miles

Both front swivel hubs leaking.

Both rear hub back plates damp.

Fail 30 Jan 2015 90,144 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Both front swivel hubs leaking.

Both rear hub back plates damp.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 89,962 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 89,809 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front spring bushes wearing

Fail 12 Sep 2012 89,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front spring bushes wearing

Pass 12 Oct 2011 88,842 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 88,842 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

How Reliable is the Land Rover 90?

Based on 13,974 MOT tests across 967 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
1,508
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 394
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 361
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 320
position lamp(s) not working 318
Brake pipe excessively corroded 307
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JCT 281W is a 1981 Land Rover 90 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 62,989 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 90 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 394 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JCT 281W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 90 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 45 years old, this Land Rover 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JCT 281W registered?

JCT 281W is a 1981 Land Rover 90, first registered on 23 March 1981.

Is JCT 281W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCT 281W shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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