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RGV 151W

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,810 mi
Last recorded57,810 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGV 151W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 57,810 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 57,810 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 56,117 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 54,599 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 53,428 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 52,413 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 51,880 miles

slight oil leak from front diff

Pass 24 Aug 2012 51,127 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 51,125 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 50,499 miles

corrosion to o/s & n/s footwells

Fail 22 Aug 2011 50,498 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to o/s & n/s footwells

Fail 20 Aug 2010 48,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leaks from engine area

Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leaks from engine area

Pass 24 Aug 2009 37,095 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 37,093 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 36,261 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 36,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 34,744 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 34,741 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

battery not secure front brakes not balanced washers took a long time to work

Pass 22 Aug 2006 32,229 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2005 20,032 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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RGV 151W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RGV 151W, 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 RGV 151W registered?

RGV 151W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 February 1981.

Is RGV 151W safe to buy?

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