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PVC 833W

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

55,001 mi
Last recorded55,001 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVC 833W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 55,001 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 55,000 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear axle bump stop missing

Pass 17 Nov 2016 53,781 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

both front hub seals leaking

coolant leak

Fail 14 Nov 2016 53,781 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

both front hub seals leaking

coolant leak

Pass 2 Nov 2015 52,276 miles

Front both hub seals leaking

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

rear floor body coroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 50,851 miles

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

oil leaks

Fail 3 Nov 2014 50,850 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

oil leaks

Pass 20 Nov 2013 49,487 miles

Coolant leak

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

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

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres slightly perrished

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2013 49,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 9 Oct 2012 47,819 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 47,819 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 46,222 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 43,790 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2010 43,790 miles

Centre brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 41,053 miles

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

Nearside front wiper blade deteriated

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 38,115 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 34,921 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 34,921 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 31,213 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 26,528 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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PVC 833W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PVC 833W, 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 PVC 833W registered?

PVC 833W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 7 January 1981.

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