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JDO 811W

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

62,161 mi
Last recorded62,161 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDO 811W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 62,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 62,135 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Gearbox cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 61,081 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 61,075 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced over spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 58,671 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 56,824 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 55,257 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 55,229 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and Offside (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 53,737 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 52,785 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

all brake pipes are covered in grease

Fail 23 Jan 2015 52,783 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

all brake pipes are covered in grease

Pass 4 Feb 2014 49,329 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 52,321 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 52,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 49,321 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 49,321 miles

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Dec 2010 49,321 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 49,321 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 49,321 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 49,321 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 49,321 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 46,572 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 46,572 miles

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

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 811W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 JDO 811W, 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 JDO 811W registered?

JDO 811W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 April 1981.

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The MOT history for JDO 811W shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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