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KCN 549X

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,254 mi
Last recorded62,254 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCN 549X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 62,254 miles

Offside Front door trim

Fail 8 Jul 2016 62,253 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users tub insicure (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front door trim

Pass 1 Jun 2011 24,681 miles

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

nearside inner spot light inop

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 28 Nov 2009 21,953 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise both rear view mirrors are cracked but not reducing vision to the rear

advise that there is a slight puff of smoke on idle but is not excessive

Pass 28 Nov 2009 21,953 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

advise both rear view mirrors are cracked but not reducing vision to the rear

advise that there is a slight puff of smoke on idle but is not excessive

Pass 8 Nov 2008 18,031 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 18,031 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 16,390 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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KCN 549X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 KCN 549X, 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 KCN 549X registered?

KCN 549X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 September 1981.

Is KCN 549X safe to buy?

The MOT history for KCN 549X shows 8 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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