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JWG 490W

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,881 mi
Last recorded81,881 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWG 490W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 81,881 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 81,867 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective Drag link end nut not on far enough (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Split pin missing in top nut on relay arm (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering locking device missing Nut on drop arm on end of steering column (2.1.3 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing retaining devices dangerously loose Nut on drop arm on end of steering column (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush likely to become detached Nut missing [ top ] (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Bottom split pin not bent round (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Bottom split pin not bent round (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision Both front bolted through bulk head (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Quite bad ()

Drivers seat is fixed no for or aft movement

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Cracked through bolt hole (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake flex mounted in wrong place

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Inside of chassis leg (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Speedo drive cable resting on exhaust

Pass 3 Jul 2020 88,363 miles

general age related wear and corrosion to body, chassis and suspension components

Fail 18 Jun 2020 80,362 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal spongey (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of spring hanger hole in chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear fouling engine (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure lighting loom (4.11 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout body and components

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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JWG 490W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JWG 490W, 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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What year was JWG 490W registered?

JWG 490W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 21 January 1981.

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