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KFL 86W

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

97,282 mi
Last recorded97,282 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFL 86W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 97,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 97,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 97,283 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

gear box leak

oil leak engine bay

Fail 11 Sep 2019 97,282 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

gear box leak

oil leak engine bay

Pass 14 Mar 2018 96,686 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 96,675 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 95,441 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 95,432 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 93,369 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 May 2015 93,369 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 92,184 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 92,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 91,670 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 91,670 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 90,651 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 90,646 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 90,641 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 7 May 2008 90,575 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 88,211 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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KFL 86W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 KFL 86W, 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 KFL 86W registered?

KFL 86W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 May 1981.

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