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RPF 351X

1981 Land Rover 88

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

80,915 mi
Last recorded80,915 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPF 351X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2021 80,915 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Electrical wiring under bonnet poorly secured

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 80,904 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis between anchor and shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis by anchor bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis behind shackle bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring under bonnet and under vehicle poorly secured

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2014 80,842 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Oil leak

chassiss in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2013 75,749 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 75,746 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre cracked

o/s/f ball slight play

Pass 17 Dec 2010 75,677 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

areas of corrosion to underside

Fail 1 Dec 2010 75,674 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

areas of corrosion to underside

Pass 5 Aug 2009 75,398 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

extensive underbody repairs

near side tyre in poor condition

Fail 20 Jul 2009 75,394 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

extensive under body repairs

near side rear tyre poor condition

Pass 28 May 2008 75,321 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 May 2008 75,321 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 75,315 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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RPF 351X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 RPF 351X, 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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RPF 351X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 October 1981.

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