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MAO 43W

1981 Land Rover 88

Black Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,100 mi
Last recorded62,100 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAO 43W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 62,100 miles

surface rust advise wax oil

Fail 30 Jul 2020 62,012 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2016 62,199 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,856 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 612,400 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2009 61,185 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 6,969 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 6,969 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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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MAO 43W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Black with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MAO 43W, 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 MAO 43W registered?

MAO 43W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 February 1981.

Is MAO 43W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAO 43W shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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