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PFG 270X

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

10,869 mi
Last recorded10,869 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFG 270X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 10,869 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 10,681 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.9% CO (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2013 10,292 miles

Exhaust corrosion

Front & rear leaf spring/s corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 May 2012 9,429 miles

Front leaf spring/s corrosion

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear leaf spring/s corrosion

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

Pass 4 May 2011 8,469 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 8,469 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 7,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

both nearside tyres starting too deteriorate

Pass 20 Apr 2009 6,042 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 6,031 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 6,018 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 6,018 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front hub seal leaking

nearside rear top leaf spring has poped out of its carrier

slight fraying of offside front seat belt

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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PFG 270X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PFG 270X, 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 PFG 270X registered?

PFG 270X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 26 August 1981.

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