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LJO 994W

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,177 mi
Last recorded87,177 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJO 994W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2018 87,177 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hub seal leaking

Pass 27 Jul 2016 87,177 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 87,177 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 87,177 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 87,177 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 85,066 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside front radius arm bushes have slight play

slight play in front prop shaft UJ

Pass 8 Jun 2012 78,328 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 74,750 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 65,802 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 65,802 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 65,802 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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LJO 994W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJO 994W, 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 LJO 994W registered?

LJO 994W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 12 January 1981.

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