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RAP 715X

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,925 mi
Last recorded79,925 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAP 715X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 79,925 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 79,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2015 79,925 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 79,925 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view and offside (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 78,273 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE CHASSIS OUTRIGGERS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

ALL SUSPENSION SPRINGS SLIGHTLY CORRODED AND EXPANDED BETWEEN LEAFS

CHASSIS IS IN A GENERAL CORRODED CONDITION ALTHOUGH NOT ALL EXCESSIVE. EXTENSIVE WELDING REAPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ALL APPEAR OK.

FRONT AND REAR HUBS DAMP WITH OIL

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Suspension component 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)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 78,271 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

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

ALL SUSPENSION SPRINGS SLIGHTLY CORRODED AND EXPANDED BETWEEN LEAFS

CHASSIS IS IN A GENERAL CORRODED CONDITION ALTHOUGH NOT ALL EXCESSIVE. EXTENSIVE WELDING REAPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ALL APPEAR OK.

FRONT AND REAR HUBS DAMP WITH OIL

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE CHASSIS OUTRIGGERS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Front Suspension component 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)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 75,952 miles

CHASSIS CORRODING NOT HOLED PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED ALL OK

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE MIRROR CRACKED

OFFSIDE FLOOR CORRODED NOT PRESCRIBED AREA

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 72,989 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END

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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RAP 715X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RAP 715X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RAP 715X registered?

RAP 715X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 6 November 1981.

Is RAP 715X safe to buy?

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