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JOJ 227W

1981 Land Rover 88

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

46,438 mi
Last recorded46,438 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOJ 227W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 46,438 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 46,438 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 46,437 miles

Centre Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

both rear check straps broken

Pass 20 Mar 2009 46,232 miles

General Corrosion to chassis rails and out riggers particularly N/S Rear

Fail 22 Jan 2009 46,211 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

general corrosion to chassis rails

n/s/r outrigger corroded

Propshaft component defective

Pass 14 Feb 2008 45,950 miles

both chassis rails corroded

imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 13 Feb 2008 45,950 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

both chassis rails corroded

imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 23 Feb 2007 45,717 miles

both rear chassis rails and o/s/f corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2007 45,717 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both rear chassis rails and o/s/f corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2006 45,459 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fuel tank corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2006 45,459 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel tank corroded

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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JOJ 227W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 JOJ 227W, 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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JOJ 227W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 26 March 1981.

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