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RFC 476W

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,874 mi
Last recorded25,874 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFC 476W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2026 25,874 miles

Front front seat backs dont secure.

Nearside Front play in nsf hub knuckle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear differential minor leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 25,803 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rears, low bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 25,690 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 25,574 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 476W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RFC 476W, 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 476W registered?

RFC 476W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 9 April 1981.

Is RFC 476W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFC 476W shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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