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RHL 480X

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,056 mi
Last recorded31,056 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHL 480X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 31,056 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 30,989 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Split pin insecure (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Near battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 25,575 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 25,547 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 25,060 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 24,439 miles

All tyres are perished within tread

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre cracked & perished within tread

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 23,793 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 22,265 miles

all 4 tyres have small cracks in side walls

Fail 1 Oct 2010 22,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 50,598 miles

middle seat has no seat belt

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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RHL 480X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RHL 480X, 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 RHL 480X registered?

RHL 480X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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