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JDO 708W

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,670 mi
Last recorded51,670 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDO 708W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 51,670 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 50,174 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 49,432 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

n/s/f a post corroded

n/s/f body mount corroded

n/s/f seat base corroded

o/s/f a post corroded

o/s/f inner wing liner corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2013 49,432 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

n/s/f a post corroded

n/s/f body mount corroded

n/s/f seat base corroded

o/s/f a post corroded

o/s/f inner wing liner corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 49,013 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

exhaust centre mounting broken

n/s/f body mounting support corroded

o/s/f inner wing liner corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 48,494 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 48,494 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 47,645 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 47,263 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 47,262 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 47,259 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 46,916 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

all four leaf springs corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2007 46,815 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 46,812 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 45,824 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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JDO 708W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JDO 708W, 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

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What year was JDO 708W registered?

JDO 708W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 6 March 1981.

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The MOT history for JDO 708W shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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