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LNJ 715W

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,177 mi
Last recorded70,177 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNJ 715W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 70,177 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 70,049 miles

Oil leak

hub seal leaking

Fail 28 Jan 2015 70,047 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

hub seal leaking

Pass 22 Jan 2014 69,993 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 69,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL AND NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL HAVE A SLIGHT BIND BY HAND

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

WELDING REPAIRS HAVE BEEN HEAVILY UNDERSEALED BUT ARE OK

Fail 21 Jan 2013 69,890 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL AND NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL HAVE A SLIGHT BIND BY HAND

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

WELDING REPAIRS HAVE BEEN HEAVILY UNDERSEALED BUT ARE OK

Pass 13 Apr 2007 69,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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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LNJ 715W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LNJ 715W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LNJ 715W registered?

LNJ 715W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 5 March 1981.

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The MOT history for LNJ 715W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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