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ROD 748X

1981 Land Rover 88

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

3,318 mi
Last recorded3,318 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROD 748X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 3,318 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 3,318 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 3,318 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 3,131 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 3,131 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements blocked by ladder (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 1,011 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 1,011 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 99,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 98,833 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 98,833 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 93,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Visible blue smoke from exhaust on idle and acceleration.

Fail 19 Jun 2015 93,798 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Visible blue smoke from exhaust on idle and acceleration.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 90,105 miles

axle oil leaking on to rear brake hose

n/s front spring u bolts welded needs new ones

Fail 16 Jun 2014 90,105 miles

Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

axle oil leaking on to rear brake hose

Pass 12 Jun 2013 84,925 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 84,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 84,503 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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ROD 748X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 ROD 748X, 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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ROD 748X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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