MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,318 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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.
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.
axle oil leaking on to rear brake hose
n/s front spring u bolts welded needs new ones
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
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
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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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What year was ROD 748X registered?
ROD 748X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 August 1981.
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