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RKO 840W

1981 Land Rover 88

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,230 mi
Last recorded61,230 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2007
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKO 840W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2007 61,230 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage offside mirror

Fail 14 Nov 2007 61,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

alternator loose

slight damage offside mirror

Pass 13 Oct 2006 57,053 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 56,780 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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RKO 840W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RKO 840W, 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

How do I check the history of RKO 840W?

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What year was RKO 840W registered?

RKO 840W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 21 May 1981.

Is RKO 840W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKO 840W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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