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LMU 436W

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,505 mi
Last recorded84,505 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMU 436W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 84,505 miles

general surface corrosion

slight oil leak steering box

Pass 15 Dec 2017 83,217 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) both (2.4.B.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 83,217 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) both (2.4.B.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016

Slight deterioration to wall of tyres x4

Slight oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2013 79,057 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 79,057 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 77,684 miles

wear steering joints

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

chassis corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2011 77,032 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 77,032 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 76,546 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 76,546 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LMU 436W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 LMU 436W, 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 LMU 436W registered?

LMU 436W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 16 July 1981.

Is LMU 436W safe to buy?

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