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KCY 400X

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

28,395 mi
Last recorded28,395 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCY 400X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 28,395 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 28,330 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 26,481 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 24,979 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 23,150 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 23,149 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across the front crossmember (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2015 23,099 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 22,814 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

centre body/brace corroded

hand brake travel

o/s tractor housing leakin oil

rear axle leaking

Fail 30 Aug 2014 22,804 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s front tractor housing leakin

rear axle leaking

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

centre body/brace corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 21,247 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 18,545 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 18,545 miles

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

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

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

o/s/out-rigger corroded.

Fail 1 Sep 2005 17,159 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 17,159 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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KCY 400X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KCY 400X, 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 KCY 400X registered?

KCY 400X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is KCY 400X safe to buy?

The MOT history for KCY 400X shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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