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LMR 752X

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

51,465 mi
Last recorded51,465 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMR 752X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 51,465 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 51,452 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 51,452 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 51,358 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 51,348 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 51,090 miles

Middle exhaust joint has a minor leak.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Fail 30 Dec 2016 51,077 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases On front and middle exhaust joints. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis Axle check strap broken. (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis Axle check strap broken. (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres low on tread and wearing out of shape.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 50,820 miles

Chassis rail rusty in various places.

Nearside door mirror glass cracked.

Play at steering wheel.

Fail 6 Jan 2016 50,820 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe and manifold area. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail near rear shock absorber mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis rail. (6.6.6)

Chassis rail rusty in various places.

Nearside door mirror glass cracked.

Play at steering wheel.

Pass 26 Nov 2014 50,457 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 50,117 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 49,603 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 49,155 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 49,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 48,678 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 48,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 48,132 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 47,729 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 47,319 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 47,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 46,844 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 46,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 46,113 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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LMR 752X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LMR 752X, 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 LMR 752X registered?

LMR 752X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 25 November 1981.

Is LMR 752X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMR 752X shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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