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PEH 538W

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,996 mi
Last recorded34,996 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEH 538W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 34,996 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 31,526 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 28,196 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 26,216 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 24,383 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 22,342 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 22,342 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 20,046 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 20,046 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 17,841 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear hub seals leaking

Fail 20 Oct 2009 17,841 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear hub seals leaking

Pass 20 Oct 2008 14,102 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 94,241 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 9,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 5,080 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 875 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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PEH 538W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PEH 538W, 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

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What year was PEH 538W registered?

PEH 538W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 3 February 1981.

Is PEH 538W safe to buy?

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