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RDG 536W

1981 Land Rover 88

Black Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,455 mi
Last recorded17,455 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDG 536W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 17,455 miles

Nearside Rear leaf spring ties

Offside Rear leaf spring tie

Pass 30 Aug 2018 17,000 miles

Nearside Rear leaf spring tie detiorated

Offside Rear leaf spring tie detiorated

Fail 24 Aug 2018 16,999 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross memeber by both rear left spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring tie detiorated

Offside Rear leaf spring tie detiorated

Pass 16 Dec 2016 16,978 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 16,977 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 12,937 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 7,563 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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RDG 536W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Black with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RDG 536W, 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 RDG 536W registered?

RDG 536W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 30 April 1981.

Is RDG 536W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDG 536W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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