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JHR 981W

1981 Land Rover 88

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

30,378 mi
Last recorded30,378 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2008
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHR 981W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2008 30,378 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 30,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 30,142 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 29,899 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 29,899 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2005 29,301 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 29,291 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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JHR 981W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JHR 981W, 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

How do I check the history of JHR 981W?

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What year was JHR 981W registered?

JHR 981W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 17 July 1981.

Is JHR 981W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHR 981W 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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