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RPV 752W

1981 Land Rover 88

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,236 mi
Last recorded15,236 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPV 752W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 15,236 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 14,592 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2017 13,926 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 13,585 miles

front propshaft u/j worn

Fail 4 Feb 2016 13,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front propshaft u/j worn

Pass 29 Jan 2015 12,762 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 11,665 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 10,702 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

signs of corrision on o/s rear chassis

Pass 1 Nov 2007 10,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 10,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 9,339 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 9,339 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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RPV 752W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RPV 752W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RPV 752W registered?

RPV 752W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 13 March 1981.

Is RPV 752W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPV 752W shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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