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KNY 831W

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,875 mi
Last recorded81,875 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNY 831W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 81,875 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all pipes (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

unable to make hole in chassis with corrosion assessment tool

Fail 19 Sep 2017 81,875 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all pipes (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

unable to make hole in chassis with corrosion assessment tool

Pass 8 Sep 2015 81,575 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 81,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 80,967 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 80,929 miles

Propshaft component defective

all vehicle underside corroded

slight play in o/s/ front drop arm

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper bump stops corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2010 80,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

all vehicle underside corroded

slight play in o/s/ front drop arm

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper bump stops corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2008 78,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

corossion visable underside of vehicle[chassis+prescribed areas]not yet excessive

Pass 14 Feb 2007 78,490 miles

slight free play in n.s.f hub

Fail 5 Feb 2007 78,490 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine mounts loose

slight free play in n/s/f hub

Pass 23 Feb 2006 77,455 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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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KNY 831W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KNY 831W, 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

How do I check the history of KNY 831W?

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What year was KNY 831W registered?

KNY 831W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 10 June 1981.

Is KNY 831W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KNY 831W shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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