CarVerify

Free Car Check

ORN 408X

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

77,147 mi
Last recorded77,147 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationORN 408X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 77,147 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 77,147 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 76,383 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/front door mirror glass missing

oil leaks from engine area and gearbox area

Fail 4 Apr 2013 76,383 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

n/s/front door mirror glass missing

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leaks from engine area and gearbox area

Pass 26 Mar 2012 73,978 miles

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

n/s/r bump stop missing rear floor strengthing plates corroded slight leak from n/s/f/hub seal

Fail 23 Mar 2012 73,975 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r bump stop missing rear floor strengthing plates corroded slight leak from n/s/f/hub seal

Pass 19 Sep 2008 69,874 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 69,872 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 69,212 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 29 Sep 2006 68,319 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 68,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ORN 408X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ORN 408X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ORN 408X?

You can check the full history of ORN 408X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ORN 408X registered?

ORN 408X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 17 December 1981.

Is ORN 408X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORN 408X shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ORN 408X have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ORN 408X. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.