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KAV 480W

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,815 mi
Last recorded69,815 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAV 480W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 69,815 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 25 Apr 2013 69,690 miles

rusty nsf floor

rusty os door piller

rusty rear floor

Pass 2 May 2012 69,343 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 69,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 68,892 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 68,452 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 68,325 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 67,608 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 66,887 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 66,801 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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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KAV 480W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KAV 480W, 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 KAV 480W registered?

KAV 480W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 26 March 1981.

Is KAV 480W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAV 480W shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KAV 480W have outstanding finance?

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