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MBO 51X

1981 Land Rover 88

Black Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

50,573 mi
Last recorded50,573 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBO 51X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2015 50,573 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 50,570 miles

headlights have a weak beam pattern

nearside front bulk head holed

nearside front hub shaft seal leaking

nearside rear floor holed and corroded

offside front track rod end boot damaged

offside front tyre perished

offside rear chassie corroded

underside of car corroded, been welded

Fail 3 Jul 2013 50,570 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front bulk head holed

nearside front hub shaft seal leaking

nearside rear floor holed and corroded

offside front track rod end boot damaged

offside front tyre perished

offside rear chassie corroded

underside of car corroded, been welded

Fail 6 Jul 2012 50,504 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear crossmember starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jul 2011 49,319 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fluid evident on off side rear backplate

Pass 24 Jun 2010 47,415 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 46,295 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 46,294 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2007 45,523 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 45,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

long travel on park brake lever

Pass 24 Oct 2006 44,818 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 44,201 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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MBO 51X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Black with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MBO 51X, 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 MBO 51X registered?

MBO 51X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 7 October 1981.

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