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KGM 876W

1981 Land Rover 88

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGM 876W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023
Pass 22 Jul 2021
Fail 14 Jul 2021

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper And Lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper And Lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Mar 2010 37,335 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fuel tank damp and corroded.

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 36,778 miles

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

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

rusty all around windscreen

Fail 13 Feb 2009 36,778 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

rusty all around windscreen

Fail 18 Jun 2008 36,398 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

badly rusty under osr wheel arch

Pass 18 Jun 2008 36,398 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

badly rusty under osr wheel arch

Pass 21 Jun 2007 36,006 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 36,006 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 35,579 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 35,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 26 May 2005 35,080 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 35,080 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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KGM 876W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KGM 876W, 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 KGM 876W registered?

KGM 876W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 17 March 1981.

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