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PAW 833X

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,392 mi
Last recorded59,392 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAW 833X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 59,392 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 59,392 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 59,392 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2018 59,260 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 58,768 miles

Nearside Front light body body corrosion door pillar

Fail 5 Apr 2007 51,952 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 51,952 miles

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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PAW 833X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,250cc 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 PAW 833X, 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 PAW 833X?

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What year was PAW 833X registered?

PAW 833X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 December 1981.

Is PAW 833X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAW 833X shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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