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KJL 636X

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,249 mi
Last recorded46,249 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJL 636X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 46,249 miles

Offside Front swivel housing slight wear

Fail 5 Nov 2015 46,249 miles

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

Offside Front swivel housing slight wear

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 43,430 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 43,430 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 41,977 miles

FRONT/REAR AXLE PINION BEARINGS WORN/LOOSE

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 28 Oct 2013 41,977 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

FRONT/REAR AXLE PINION BEARINGS WORN/LOOSE

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 23 Nov 2012 40,013 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front to back surface rust both sides

small play steering links

Fail 9 Aug 2011 41,013 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

cracking of offside rear tyre.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,013 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 41,013 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 41,013 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 41,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 41,013 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 41,013 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 41,013 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 41,013 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KJL 636X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 KJL 636X, 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 KJL 636X registered?

KJL 636X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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