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RPL 600X

1981 Land Rover 88

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,488 mi
Last recorded59,488 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPL 600X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 59,488 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 59,488 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 59,450 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 59,319 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 59,316 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rusted and holed at spring shackle area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rusted and holed at spring shackle area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 59,285 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 59,285 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 59,222 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 59,133 miles

Rear exhaust bracket in poor condition

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2017 58,484 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 58,441 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Oct 2014 57,741 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 57,311 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 56,768 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 50,519 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

moderate corrosion in chassis generally

nearside swivel housing weeping slightly

Fail 10 Sep 2007 50,516 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

moderate corrosion in chassis generally

nearside swivel housing weeping slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2006 45,866 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

advanced wear in offside wiper arm

front brakes slightly out of balance and moderate runout on drums

steering relay and steering box oily

steering system slightly tight in operation

Fail 13 Sep 2006 45,861 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

advanced wear in offside wiper arm

front brakes slightly out of balance and moderate "runout" on nearside front drum

steering box oily

steering relay leaking oil slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2005 41,235 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

front brakes slightly out of balance

rear No plate starting to delaminate

Fail 16 Sep 2005 41,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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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RPL 600X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RPL 600X, 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 RPL 600X registered?

RPL 600X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 October 1981.

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