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PBC 764W

1981 Land Rover 88

White Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

133,104 mi
Last recorded133,104 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBC 764W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 133,104 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 133,104 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 70,810 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 70,810 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 69,849 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 68,404 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 66,598 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/and n/s rear chassis corrosion but not excessive.

Fail 2 Nov 2007 66,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/and n/s rear chassis corrosion but not excessive.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 64,635 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 64,635 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 62,825 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 62,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

n/s front and o/s rear hub seals leaking

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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PBC 764W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PBC 764W, 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 PBC 764W registered?

PBC 764W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 April 1981.

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