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PRF 778W

1981 Land Rover 88

Orange Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,130 mi
Last recorded131,130 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRF 778W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 131,130 miles

corrosion on chassis (surface)

slight play in steering joints

Pass 9 Nov 2013 130,880 miles

all front joints have slight play

chassic rotton in places but not effecting braking or steering

front hubs has slight play

hand brake has travel

Pass 9 Nov 2012 129,621 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 128,593 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 128,572 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 122,672 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 122,672 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Steering column cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 58,611 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 86,239 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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PRF 778W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Orange with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PRF 778W, 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 PRF 778W registered?

PRF 778W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 19 January 1981.

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