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KWG 237W

1981 Land Rover 88

Red Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,956 mi
Last recorded47,956 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWG 237W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 47,956 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 43,166 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle swivel joint slightly leaking onto tyre (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front some corrosion on inner foot-well

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 43,166 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle swivel joint slightly leaking onto tyre (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front some corrosion on inner foot-well

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 40,758 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

leaf springs weakend on o/s

Pass 6 Nov 2017 39,881 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

Fail 4 Nov 2017 39,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion lower bulk head near body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch lower bulk head near body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Jan 2016 37,452 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 35,250 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 35,250 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 34,929 miles

offside front tractor swivel joint leaking

rear exhaust tail pipe corrodded hanging bracket

Fail 14 Jan 2014 34,929 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside front tractor swivel joint leaking

rear exhaust tail pipe corrodded hanging bracket

Pass 29 Mar 2010 33,735 miles

offside rear leaf spring fox clamps broken

Pass 27 Mar 2009 32,814 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 32,814 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 32,208 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 32,150 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Leaf spring fitted in such a way that the axle is misaligned (2.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket cracked (2.4.B.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2006 30,139 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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KWG 237W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KWG 237W, 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 KWG 237W registered?

KWG 237W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 April 1981.

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