MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,951 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Chassis rusted various
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
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))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
advise front inner liners corroded
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
advise fold down windscreen
chasis/ outriggers rusty
wing liners holes/ rusty
Chassis/Outriggers rusty.
Fold down windscreen.
Lens repair tape fitted.
Wing liners rusty/holed.
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.
Chassis/outriggers rusty.
No wipers fitted
Oil leak ()
Wing liners rusty holed.
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.
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
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
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
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)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
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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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