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OSO 112W

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,664 mi
Last recorded83,664 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSO 112W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 83,664 miles

light etching to n/s windscreen

n/s front tyre perished between treads

n/s rear brake gripping slightly

Fail 15 Apr 2016 83,659 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes from master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pivot locking device insecure parking brake securing pivot/mounting (3.5.1l)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Brake pipe leaking 1 of 2 from master cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

light etching to nearside windscreen

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

drag on nearside rear brake but not binding at time of test

nearside front tyre slightly perished between treads

Pass 3 Mar 2009 83,520 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 83,520 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 83,277 miles

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

both brake pipes from master cylinder slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2007 83,093 miles

Battery insecure

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

both brake pipes from master cylinder slightly corroded

panel under nearside seat getting very rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2006 70,935 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 70,935 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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OSO 112W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OSO 112W, 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 OSO 112W registered?

OSO 112W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 June 1981.

Is OSO 112W safe to buy?

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