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OTT 550W

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,931 mi
Last recorded86,931 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTT 550W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 86,931 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play in offside front swivel joint

Pass 4 Dec 2017 85,820 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 96,288 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

front screens slightly scratched

fuel cap seal worn

n/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 22 Aug 2012 96,288 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

front screens slightly scratched

fuel cap seal worn

n/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 11 Jul 2008 96,253 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 93,618 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 93,618 miles

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

All tyres perhised.

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

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

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

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

Slight play o/s/f hub.

Surface rust brake pipes.

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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OTT 550W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OTT 550W, 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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OTT 550W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 16 April 1981.

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