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ORU 292W

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

11,749 mi
Last recorded11,749 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORU 292W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 11,749 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 11,745 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 7,201 miles

rear axel very rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2009 3,410 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 3,396 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 2,454 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 2,454 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 979 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 974 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

light blue smoke on idle.

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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ORU 292W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ORU 292W, 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 ORU 292W?

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What year was ORU 292W registered?

ORU 292W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 16 April 1981.

Is ORU 292W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORU 292W shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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