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RFC 181W

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,262 mi
Last recorded77,262 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFC 181W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 77,262 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 77,262 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 77,267 miles

Oil leak

front hub seals leaking

fuel tank damaged

rear diff oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2011 77,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 77,262 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Oil leak

both front hub seals leaking

front diff oil leak

fuel tank damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2010 135,645 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 87,403 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 87,403 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 87,403 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 87,403 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 87,403 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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RFC 181W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RFC 181W, 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 RFC 181W registered?

RFC 181W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 15 April 1981.

Is RFC 181W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFC 181W shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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