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RAP 731X

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,880 mi
Last recorded59,880 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAP 731X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 59,880 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

both rear brake hubs oil leak but not effecting brakes on test

Pass 31 Jul 2019 59,180 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 59,159 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leaking from injector pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid hub covered in fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 58,302 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 57,444 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 57,380 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2015 56,116 miles

All tyre side walls in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 18 Dec 2015 56,116 miles

All tyre side walls in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2014 55,020 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 54,997 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Slight blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 26 Apr 2012 54,893 miles

Oil leak

diesel pump slight seeping?

Pass 27 Apr 2011 54,732 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front hub has play in upper bearing (near excessive)

slight diesel leak at pump ?

Pass 29 Apr 2010 54,366 miles

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

both front wipers poor.

Fail 22 Apr 2010 54,353 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front wipers poor.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 54,124 miles

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

both nearside brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2008 53,674 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

brake servo assistance seems weak (little pedal dip)

fuel filter damp?

offside rear brake sharp

Pass 25 Apr 2007 53,213 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 52,618 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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RAP 731X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RAP 731X, 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

How do I check the history of RAP 731X?

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What year was RAP 731X registered?

RAP 731X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 9 December 1981.

Is RAP 731X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAP 731X shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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