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MDP 500X

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,514 mi
Last recorded92,514 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDP 500X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 92,514 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 92,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 92,487 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 92,163 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2012 92,163 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2011 91,847 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 91,832 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 91,762 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/r backplate oily

Fail 7 Jan 2010 91,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust corroded

n/s/r backplate oily

Pass 29 Oct 2008 90,284 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre wall perished

n/s/f wheel close to chassis on fullock

n/s/r backplate oily

Pass 24 Aug 2007 88,867 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

bolt on cover inside offside front wheel arch corroded

corrosion build up on offside lower door frame

corrosion found on one rear cross members

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

wiper blades loose in the arms

Fail 24 Aug 2007 88,867 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

bolt on cover inside offside front wheel arch corroded

corrosion build up on offside lower door frame

corrosion found on one rear cross members

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

wiper blades loose in the arms

Pass 11 Aug 2006 87,145 miles

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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MDP 500X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MDP 500X, 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 MDP 500X registered?

MDP 500X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 4 August 1981.

Is MDP 500X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDP 500X shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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