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KBV 887F

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

58,242 mi
Last recorded58,242 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBV 887F
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 58,242 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 57,988 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 57,484 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 56,516 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 55,536 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 54,574 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 54,305 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 54,130 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 53,891 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 53,863 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 53,588 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 53,405 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 52,970 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 52,131 miles

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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KBV 887F is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KBV 887F, 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 KBV 887F registered?

KBV 887F is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 27 March 1981.

Is KBV 887F safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBV 887F shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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