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LVR 947W

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

7,586 mi
Last recorded7,586 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVR 947W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 7,586 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 6,741 miles

small brake imbalance on front

small brake imbalance on rear

Fail 30 Oct 2010 6,741 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

small brake imbalance on front

small brake imbalance on rear

Pass 13 Aug 2008 6,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 6,629 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 4,098 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 7,855 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 7,855 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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LVR 947W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LVR 947W, 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 LVR 947W registered?

LVR 947W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is LVR 947W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVR 947W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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