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ORB 645W

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

87,474 mi
Last recorded87,474 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORB 645W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 87,474 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front suspension lower/ blocks under axle different to n/s

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both outter seat belt retractions weak

Fail 3 Dec 2019 87,474 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Intermediate drop arm insecure main from box and lower link pinch bolts insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front suspension lower/ blocks under axle different to n/s

both outter seat belt retractions weak

Pass 30 Nov 2018 87,255 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 87,253 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2017 86,791 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 86,601 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 86,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 84,989 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front hub seals leaking

rear diff leaking

Pass 26 Feb 2011 84,887 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front hub seals leaking

rear diff seal leaking

steering diff seal leaking

Pass 9 Mar 2010 83,037 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 83,033 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 79,593 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 79,589 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 79,561 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

ENGINE LEAKING ,POSS FROM OIL SWITCH ON OIL FILTER.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 61,017 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 58,589 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 58,589 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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ORB 645W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ORB 645W, 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 ORB 645W registered?

ORB 645W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 14 May 1981.

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