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MMU 258X

1981 Land Rover 88

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

14,377 mi
Last recorded14,377 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMU 258X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 14,377 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 14,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Aug 2020 14,056 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 14,044 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 12,783 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 12,783 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 10,281 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 10,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 5,434 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 5,434 miles

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of o/s front (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of o/s/f (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 97,320 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 89,452 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 89,440 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 82,598 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 82,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 72,909 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 66,105 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 55,589 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 46,310 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 46,239 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 40,481 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 40,443 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 36,949 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 36,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 36,334 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 36,314 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 35,903 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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MMU 258X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 MMU 258X, 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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MMU 258X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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