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KFV 239W

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,170 mi
Last recorded68,170 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFV 239W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 68,170 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 67,786 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 67,354 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 66,895 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 66,668 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 66,173 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 65,702 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 65,432 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 65,126 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 64,700 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 64,214 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 63,675 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 63,665 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 63,250 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 63,248 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 62,865 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 62,352 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 62,352 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 61,855 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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KFV 239W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KFV 239W, 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 KFV 239W registered?

KFV 239W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 15 June 1981.

Is KFV 239W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFV 239W shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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