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JOV 852W

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,188 mi
Last recorded71,188 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOV 852W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 71,188 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 71,076 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 70,851 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 70,850 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks bonnet stay shorts on positive battery terminal (incorrect battery fitted) (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 70,849 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 70,848 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 70,842 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 70,741 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 70,642 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 69,697 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 68,025 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 68,025 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 67,297 miles

slight noise nearside front hub area

Pass 30 Jun 2009 65,301 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 65,296 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 63,051 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 60,902 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 60,901 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 58,459 miles

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

front hub spheres worn

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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JOV 852W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JOV 852W, 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

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What year was JOV 852W registered?

JOV 852W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 July 1981.

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