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JDW 523W

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

87,265 mi
Last recorded87,265 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDW 523W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 87,265 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 86,623 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 86,595 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 85,567 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all shockabsorber bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 83,388 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 83,320 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 80,956 miles

Chassis corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion in wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 80,947 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Chassis corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion in wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 79,069 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 78,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 76,014 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

body and chassis corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2014 72,840 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 70,018 miles

nearside footwell slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 66,195 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 66,195 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 66,194 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Centre Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 61,604 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 61,604 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 56,610 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 56,606 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 52,168 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 52,164 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Brake fluctuation in nearside rear brake indicating a warped drum

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrossion to rear cross member but not concidered excessive

Pass 18 Sep 2008 47,235 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 47,235 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 42,736 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 42,735 miles

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

Nearside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Outer offside front sidelamp not working

Pass 6 Sep 2006 38,987 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 36,238 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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JDW 523W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 JDW 523W, 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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JDW 523W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 23 February 1981.

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