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MJH 986X

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,058 mi
Last recorded62,058 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJH 986X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 62,058 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Fail 8 Apr 2021 62,058 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All 4 tyres perished

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 62,015 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 62,015 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2019 61,882 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 61,882 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 61,749 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 61,549 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 61,544 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

coolent leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 61,273 miles

adv fuel pump damp

Fail 2 Jul 2013 61,273 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2006 61,206 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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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MJH 986X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MJH 986X, 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 MJH 986X registered?

MJH 986X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 15 December 1981.

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