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RLD 782W

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

64,022 mi
Last recorded64,022 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLD 782W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 64,022 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 64,022 miles

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable steering arm bent (2.2.C.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 62,216 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 62,216 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 59,379 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 59,377 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 59,361 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

ALL SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS MISSING

EXHAUST SYSTEM BADLY CORRODED

O/S FRONT HUB SEAL LEAKING

REAR PROPSHAFT JOINT HAS PLAY

TAILPIPE PINHOLED

Pass 9 Nov 2006 58,455 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER WHEEL/ARCH FLOOR PANS CORRODED

CENTRE FRONT SEAT REMOVED

O/S REAR TYRE GETTING LOW

REAR PROPSHAFT JOINTS HAVE PLAY

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Fail 6 Oct 2006 58,440 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

BOTH FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH/FLOOR PANS CORRODED

CENTRE HANDBRAKE DRUM BACKPLATE LOOSE

O/S REAR TYRE GETTING LOW

REAR PROPSHAFT JOINTS HAVE PLAY

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Fail 1 Sep 2005 56,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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RLD 782W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RLD 782W, 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 RLD 782W registered?

RLD 782W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 April 1981.

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