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LAW 822W

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,814 mi
Last recorded56,814 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAW 822W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 56,814 miles

emits a small amount of blue smoke

oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2015 56,812 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emits a small amount of blue smoke

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 53,418 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 49,646 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

front hub sills leaking

leaf springs corroded

oil leak

rear reg plate delaminated

rear shock bushes perished

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

underside of vehicle undersealed

weld repairs to vehicle

Fail 26 Sep 2012 49,642 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

front hub sills leaking

leaf springs corroded

oil leak

rear reg plate delaminated

rear shock bushes perished

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

underside of vehicle undersealed

weld repairs to vehicle

Pass 10 Jan 2008 49,477 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 49,477 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

freeplay at steering wheel

front hub seals leaking

light lenses discoloured

oil leaks

underside of vehicle corroded and extensive weld repairs

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 5 Jan 2007 49,402 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 49,397 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 May 2006 49,393 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2005 49,285 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 49,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Signs of dampness offside front brake backplate

battery insecure

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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LAW 822W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LAW 822W, 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 LAW 822W registered?

LAW 822W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 5 March 1981.

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