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PRW 806W

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,439 mi
Last recorded71,439 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRW 806W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 May 2018 71,439 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front and rear (3.6.B.1)

Brake rod locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Leaf spring modified and seriously weakened both (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside front floor holed

Pass 27 Jun 2017 71,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 71,111 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 70,803 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 70,791 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 69,701 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 68,414 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 68,414 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 66,498 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 66,498 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 66,327 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 66,327 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 65,609 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 65,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 68,254 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

holes in floor

meny areas of very poor welding repairs

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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PRW 806W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PRW 806W, 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 PRW 806W registered?

PRW 806W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 16 January 1981.

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