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MVO 605W

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

23,887 mi
Last recorded23,887 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVO 605W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 23,887 miles

Central corrosion on body cross member by chassis mountings.

Fluid leak, but not excessive front and rear diff seals leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Outer cracking on tyre side walls.

Fail 9 Apr 2021 23,831 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leaks on front and rear diffs. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer axle seal leaking.

Nearside Rear cuts on tyre tread.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer cuts on tyre side wall.

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

corrosion on body cross member by mountings.

Pass 20 Apr 2019 23,500 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive and rear diff`s. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear cracking on tyre tread.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

cuts on all tyre treads.

Fail 20 Apr 2019 23,500 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive and rear diff`s. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear cracking on tyre tread.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Halfshaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

cuts on all tyre treads.

Pass 8 Mar 2018 22,988 miles

Central Front Oil leak various ()

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 22,983 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak various ()

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2017 22,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) front bush excessive play (2.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 20,339 miles

Front Outer cuts on tyre walls

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pins (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front slight leak on axle

Offside Front Inner cut on tyre tread

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pins (2.2.B.1g)

Offside cuts and cracking on rear outer ,inner tyre walls

Fail 29 Oct 2016 20,339 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Outer cuts on tyre walls

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pins (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front slight leak on axle

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner cut on tyre tread

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pins (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside cuts and cracking on rear outer ,inner tyre walls

Pass 10 Oct 2015 19,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Rear shackle bush slight splitting

Nearside Rear Lower Shackle bush slight wear

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Two fuel tank mounting bolts missing

Fail 3 Oct 2015 19,846 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) High and to far to right (1.8.C.4)

Nearside Front Lower Rear shackle bush slight splitting

Nearside Rear Lower Shackle bush slight wear

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Two fuel tank mounting bolts missing

Pass 22 Oct 2014 16,534 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 16,331 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 15,274 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 15,274 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 14,964 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 15 Oct 2009 14,964 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 12,687 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 12,654 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

headlamp beam patterns becoming poor

Pass 21 Dec 2006 6,337 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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MVO 605W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 MVO 605W, 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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MVO 605W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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