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JRX 62W

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,641 mi
Last recorded51,641 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRX 62W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 51,641 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 51,530 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 51,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 51,408 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire carburettor (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2015 50,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leaks.

Fail 29 Oct 2015 50,957 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leaks.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 50,585 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 50,585 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 50,069 miles

Both front tyres are cracked around the tread and side wall

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 49,087 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear exhaust brackets corroded

rear axel straps broken

Fail 12 Jul 2010 49,087 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear exhaust brackets corroded

rear axel straps broken

Pass 25 Feb 2009 48,296 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 48,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring 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 Steering lock stop fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 47,645 miles

ALL PREVIOUS ADVISE POINTS APPLY

Fail 9 Jul 2007 47,610 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

N/S REAR AXLE STRAP IS IN TWO

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 45,538 miles

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

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

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

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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JRX 62W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JRX 62W, 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 JRX 62W registered?

JRX 62W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 16 February 1981.

Is JRX 62W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRX 62W shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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