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RHD 287X

1981 Land Rover 88

Red Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,359 mi
Last recorded88,359 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHD 287X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 88,359 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured wheel arch area (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Engine bay area (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in transfer box flange ( handbrake drum flange )

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

excessive play in Front pinion flange to front propshaft

Fail 27 Nov 2018 88,339 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured wheel arch area (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Engine bay area (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in transfer box flange ( handbrake drum flange )

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

excessive play in Front pinion flange to front propshaft

Pass 7 Dec 2017 87,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 83,999 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 83,226 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 83,223 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 81,304 miles

nearside front lower shock absorber bush slight play

Pass 23 Jul 2013 73,074 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 68,633 miles

front reg plate is damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2012 71,689 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

areas around body mounting areas corroded. plated on the inside

front reg plate is damaged

toolbox floor is corroded

transmission rear oilseal is leaking behind the handbrake unit

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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RHD 287X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RHD 287X, 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 RHD 287X registered?

RHD 287X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 4 November 1981.

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