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KTH 493X

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

51,951 mi
Last recorded51,951 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTH 493X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 51,951 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 51,635 miles

Chassis rusted various

Fail 20 Sep 2023 51,634 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis rusted various

Pass 8 Sep 2022 51,549 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 51,549 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect colour (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect colour (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 51,092 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

advise front inner liners corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2021 51,092 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

advise front inner liners corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2020 50,712 miles

advise fold down windscreen

chasis/ outriggers rusty

wing liners holes/ rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2019 50,455 miles

Chassis/Outriggers rusty.

Fold down windscreen.

Lens repair tape fitted.

Wing liners rusty/holed.

Fail 12 Feb 2019 50,455 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Chassis/Outriggers rusty.

Fold down windscreen.

Lens repair tape fitted.

Wing liners rusty/holed.

Pass 6 Feb 2018 50,288 miles

Chassis/outriggers rusty.

No wipers fitted

Oil leak ()

Wing liners rusty holed.

Fail 5 Feb 2018 50,288 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Chassis/outriggers rusty.

No wipers fitted

Oil leak ()

Wing liners rusty holed.

Pass 3 Apr 2017 50,106 miles

Slight play in O/S/F swivel pin

Steering box stiff

Chassis has surface corrosion

No wiper arms/blades fitted as a fold down windscreen

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Rear bump stop missing

Rear bump stop missing

Rear crossmember corroding

Slight front brake imbalance

Slight oil leak on the O/S/F swivel ball seal

Fail 20 Feb 2017 50,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Chassis has surface corrosion

Exhaust corroding

Leaf springs corroding

No wiper arms/blades fitted as a fold down windscreen

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Rear bump stop missing

Rear crossmember corroding

Slight oil leak on the O/S/F swivel ball seal

Slight play in O/S/F swivel pin

Steering box stiff

Pass 1 Mar 2016 49,927 miles

Chassis has surface corrosion

Exhaust corroding

No Rear seat bases fitted

Oil leaks

Rear bump stops missing

Slight play in O/S/F swivel joints

Steering box slightly stiff

Wiper blades split on the inner ends

Fail 10 Feb 2016 49,920 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Chassis has surface corrosion

Exhaust corroding

N/S/F & O/S/F wiper blades split on the inner ends

No N/S/F, Front center or rear seat bases fitted

Oil leaks

Rear bump stops missing

Slight play in O/S/F swivel joints

Steering box slightly stiff

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 49,397 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 49,397 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 49,326 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 45,919 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 45,186 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 44,199 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

mud flap insecuer o s r

Fail 16 Jan 2012 44,199 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

mud flap insecuer o s r

Pass 10 Dec 2010 44,066 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 44,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise n s r mud flap insecuer

Pass 25 Nov 2009 43,902 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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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KTH 493X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 KTH 493X, 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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KTH 493X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 October 1981.

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