MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,359 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
nearside front lower shock absorber bush slight play
front reg plate is damaged
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is RHD 287X safe to buy?
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