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JYP 715W

1981 Land Rover 88

Yellow Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

38,848 mi
Last recorded38,848 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYP 715W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 38,848 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 38,287 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear brakes showing some imbalance

front hub swivels leaking oil

front n/o plate cracked

n/s wiper arm worn

n/s/f tyre cracking around side wall to tread area

rear n/o plate delaminating

steering stiff in operation

Fail 14 Nov 2013 38,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

exhaust corroded

front and rear brakes showing some imbalance

front hub swivels leaking oil

front n/o plate cracked

n/s and o/s/r spring leafs seperating with corrosion

n/s wiper arm worn

n/s/f tyre cracking around side wall to tread area

n/s/r chassis bump stop missing

o/s/r steel brake pipe male union corroding at w/cyl attachment

rear n/o plate delaminating

steering stiff in operation

Pass 16 Nov 2012 37,983 miles

battery insecure

front service brakes showing some imbalance

n/s gearbox rubber mounting broken

n/s/f tyre cracking around outter wall

n/s/r chassis bump stop missing

o/s/f flexy brake hose ferulle corroding

rear n/o plate discolouring

rear suspension leaf springs corroded and starting to seperate

steering heavy to operate

tow bar wiring sockets insecure and cover missing

Fail 12 Nov 2012 37,978 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

front service brakes showing some imbalance

n/s gearbox rubber mounting broken

n/s/f tyre cracking around outter wall

n/s/r chassis bump stop missing

o/s/f flexy brake hose ferulle corroding

rear n/o plate discolouring

rear suspension leaf springs corroded and starting to seperate

steering heavy to operate

tow bar wiring sockets insecure and cover missing

Pass 14 Nov 2011 37,624 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 37,373 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s and o/s/f hub swivels leaking oil

n/s and o/s/r suspension leaf springs corroding and starting to seperate

rear n/o plate discolouring

sideways movement pressent in handbrake lever

Pass 16 Nov 2010 37,373 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s and o/s/f hub swivels leaking oil

n/s and o/s/r suspension leaf springs corroding and starting to seperate

rear n/o plate discolouring

sideways movement pressent in handbrake lever

Pass 22 Jan 2010 37,170 miles

brake pulling to o/s/f

cut on o/s/f tyre outer side wall

fuel cap seal worn

fuel tank corroding

n/s and o/s/r spring leafs staring to seperate

o/s/f hub swivel corroding and leaking oil

rear n/o plate discoloured

slight damage to front n/o plate

Fail 15 Sep 2009 37,146 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 37,129 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 37,124 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 37,110 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 37,089 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion under bonnet on near side inner wing where bulkhead meets inner wing.

Pass 20 Mar 2006 36,754 miles

front / rear leaf springs corroding seperating slighty

o/s/f steering swivel leaking oil and corroding

rear body crossmembers corroding

slight brake unbalance across front axle

Fail 16 Mar 2006 36,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front leaf springs corroding and seperating slighty

o/s/f steering swivel leaking oil and corroding

rear body crossmembers corroding

rear spring leafs corroding and seperating slighty

slight brake unbalance across front axle

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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JYP 715W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Yellow with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 JYP 715W, 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 JYP 715W registered?

JYP 715W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 June 1981.

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