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MCF 265X

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,290 mi
Last recorded69,290 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCF 265X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 69,290 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 69,290 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 69,277 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 69,271 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 69,220 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear boot floor support pieces slightly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 69,122 miles

Nearside Front body mounting area slightly corroded

Offside Front body mounting area slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear boot floor supports corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2019 69,117 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front body mounting area slightly corroded

Offside Front body mounting area slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear boot floor supports corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 69,037 miles

Nearside Front swivel housing leaking

Nearside Rear axle strap broken

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front swivel housing leaking

Offside Rear axle strap broken

various welding repairs to main chassis

Pass 27 Mar 2017 68,927 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 74,959 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 68,840 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 66,992 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 66,991 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front bumper corrored

Pass 11 May 2010 66,972 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 1 Oct 2009 66,961 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 66,820 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 66,804 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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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MCF 265X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 MCF 265X, 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 MCF 265X registered?

MCF 265X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 20 August 1981.

Is MCF 265X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCF 265X shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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