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JGL 745W

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests27 (13 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate48.1%

Mileage

460 mi
Last recorded460 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGL 745W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 14 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 460 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 459 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2020 155 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

chassis getting thin and corroded

front axle u/bolts corroded and thin

rear axle u/bolts corroded and thin

Pass 28 May 2019 27 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

all leaf springs corroded

front and rear leaf spring u/bolts corroded and thin

front brakes slightly pulling to right

n/s front hub seal has slight leak

rear cross member corroded and thin

Pass 6 Jun 2018 99,827 miles

front leaf springs rusty

front u/bolts very rusty and thin

rear cross chassis corroded and thin

Fail 18 May 2018 99,826 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape odd head lamps (1.7.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all leaf springs rusty

front body loose

front leaf springs has u/bolts corroded

rear cross chassis corroded and thin

Pass 16 Jun 2017 99,592 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened corroded thin (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened corroded getting thin (2.4.B.1a)

n/s and o/s front u bolts corroded and thin

o/s and n/s front hub seals leak

o/s and n/s front top chassis thin and corroded

odd head lamps

rear leaf springs corroded thin

slight movement front body

steering noisey

Fail 16 Jun 2017 99,592 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired bolts loose on steel mount (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened corroded thin (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened corroded getting thin (2.4.B.1a)

n/s and o/s front u bolts corroded and thin

o/s and n/s front hub seals leak

o/s and n/s front top chassis thin and corroded

odd head lamps

rear leaf springs corroded thin

slight movement front body

steering noisey

Pass 12 Apr 2016 99,300 miles

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

front hub seals leak

front leaf spring u bolts very thin and corroded

leaf springs rusty

odd head lamps

Fail 9 Apr 2016 99,300 miles

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

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

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

front hub seals leak

front leaf spring u bolts very thin and corroded

leaf springs rusty

odd head lamps

Fail 17 Apr 2015 98,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chassie starting to corrode,

n/s front swivel hub seal starting to leak.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 98,952 miles

chassie starting to corrode,

n/s front swivel hub seal starting to leak.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 98,679 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 98,679 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 98,679 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 98,677 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 98,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2011 98,670 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 98,670 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 98,659 miles

Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 98,659 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 98,659 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 98,651 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 98,651 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

shock absorbers getting rusted

Fail 20 Apr 2007 98,651 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 98,639 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 98,638 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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JGL 745W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.1%.

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 JGL 745W, 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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JGL 745W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 11 March 1981.

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