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PFP 85W

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,400 mi
Last recorded10,400 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFP 85W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 10,400 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 10,214 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2020 10,211 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 9,601 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 9,600 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear and middle of exhaust holed (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 7,793 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 6,384 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 4,871 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 2,725 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 2,725 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 234 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 58,545 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 97,783 miles

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

battery not secure

Pass 24 Feb 2011 97,612 miles

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 97,612 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 95,817 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 95,814 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 94,926 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 94,295 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 94,295 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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PFP 85W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PFP 85W, 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 PFP 85W registered?

PFP 85W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 30 April 1981.

Is PFP 85W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFP 85W shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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