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OUJ 744X

1981 Land Rover 88

Black Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

11,042 mi
Last recorded11,042 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUJ 744X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 11,042 miles

n/s/head light slightly high.o/s/head light slightly low.steering slightly free play.oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2015 9,701 miles

steering slight free play .oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 7,955 miles

Oil leak

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

under side slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 5,952 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

steering slightly free play.under side slightly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2012 5,580 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

under side slightly corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2012 5,520 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

under side slightly corroded

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 5,130 miles

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

excess welding to chassi

windscreen scratched

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2009 364 miles

n/s/f + o/s/f hub seals leaking slightly

Fail 22 Jun 2009 360 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f + o/s/f hub seals leaking slightly

Pass 9 Jun 2008 343 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 116 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 98,846 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 98,846 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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OUJ 744X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Black with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 744X, 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 OUJ 744X registered?

OUJ 744X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 November 1981.

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