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LAW 831W

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

33,392 mi
Last recorded33,392 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 33,392 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

r/o tyre perished

Fail 19 Jul 2012 33,392 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

r/o tyre perished

Pass 28 Jul 2011 33,391 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre cracked

Fail 28 Jul 2011 33,391 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2010 33,391 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 33,390 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 33,390 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

near side front tyre cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2009 33,077 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 33,077 miles

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 32,653 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 32,647 miles

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

Rear Body or chassis 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 31,636 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 31,634 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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 831W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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.

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What year was LAW 831W registered?

LAW 831W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 6 February 1981.

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