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OUJ 462X

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

8,935 mi
Last recorded8,935 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUJ 462X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 8,935 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2021 8,935 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 8,934 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

light switch faulty

Pass 29 Jun 2019 6,610 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 6,609 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 4,491 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 4,490 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 16 May 2018 4,487 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released bulb fitted wrong way round (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure split pins missing (3.1.4b)

both front propshaft joints badly worn

Pass 17 May 2017 1,052 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 1,052 miles

Direction indicator not working both (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 966 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 966 miles

Drivers mirror slightly damaged.

Nearside mirror missing.

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

Fail 14 May 2015 966 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 966 miles

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

front propshaft has slight play in front u/j

Fail 29 Jan 2014 966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front propshaft has slight play in front u/j

Pass 7 Nov 2012 966 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

minor concentrated scratching to offside screen

Fail 7 Nov 2012 966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

minor concentrated scratching to offside screen

Pass 1 Nov 2011 966 miles

long handbrake travel=chassis showing signs of rusting

Pass 1 Nov 2010 966 miles

play in osf travk rod end--oil leaks--both front hubs leaking--both rear hubs leaking

Pass 3 Nov 2009 966 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 99,478 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2008 99,469 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 99,172 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 98,392 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 98,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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OUJ 462X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 OUJ 462X, 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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OUJ 462X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 23 October 1981.

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