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RGW 91X

1981 Land Rover 88

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,416 mi
Last recorded56,416 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGW 91X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 56,416 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Surface corrosion various places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Leaf spring bushes have slight movement (all)

Offside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Top bearing in globe unit has slight play (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 56,135 miles

Offside Front Driver floor panel worn through

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

Peppered holes in various body panels but not unsecured

Fail 25 Feb 2020 56,135 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver floor panel worn through

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

Peppered holes in various body panels but not unsecured

Pass 26 Jun 2017 54,389 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 56,135 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 56,133 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 56,135 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 55,168 miles

FRONT PROPSHAFT FRONT UNIVERSAL JOINT IS WORN OSFRONT TYRE TREADS CRACKED N/S FRONT TYRE TREADS CRACKED O/S REAR TYRE TREADS CRACKED N/S REAR TYRE TREADS CRACKED

Fail 9 Jan 2014 55,168 miles

FRONT PROPSHAFT FRONT UNIVERSAL JOINT IS WORN OSFRONT TYRE TREADS CRACKED N/S FRONT TYRE TREADS CRACKED O/S REAR TYRE TREADS CRACKED N/S REAR TYRE TREADS CRACKED

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 54,493 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 54,370 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 54,370 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 54,102 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 53,466 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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RGW 91X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 RGW 91X, 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 RGW 91X registered?

RGW 91X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is RGW 91X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGW 91X shows 14 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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