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KJH 589W

1981 Land Rover 88

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

38,769 mi
Last recorded38,769 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJH 589W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 38,769 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 38,769 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 38,395 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 38,074 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 37,828 miles

Central exhaust hanger missing

Fail 22 Feb 2018 37,828 miles

Central exhaust hanger missing

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 37,445 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 37,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 37,182 miles

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 6 Feb 2015 36,896 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 36,587 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 36,058 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,848 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 34,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2011 33,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 9,733 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Jul 2008 31,264 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,522 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 31,003 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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KJH 589W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KJH 589W, 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 KJH 589W registered?

KJH 589W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 29 May 1981.

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The MOT history for KJH 589W shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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