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RRM 562X

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

12,188 mi
Last recorded12,188 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRM 562X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 12,188 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 6,970 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 6,060 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 5,448 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 5,448 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 4,881 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 4,852 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 3,031 miles

NSF Foot well has corrosion near door

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

swivle pots damp with fluid

Fail 17 May 2014 3,031 miles

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)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSF Foot well has corrosion near door

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

swivle pots damp with fluid

Pass 23 May 2012 2,984 miles

lots of chassis etc is rusty.

the brake hoses are rusty on ends.

there is surface rust on several brake pipes.

Fail 10 May 2012 2,980 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

lots of chassis etc is rusty.

the brake hoses are rusty on ends.

the front brakes pull to offside.

there is surface rust on several brake pipes.

Pass 16 May 2011 2,937 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

chassis in several places is rusty.

nearside rear tyre is cracking on the sidewalls.

Pass 13 May 2010 2,884 miles

both rear tyres are cracking on tread and sidewalls,no cords visible yet.

parts of chassis in lots of places getting rusty.

Fail 29 Apr 2010 2,873 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

both rear tyres are cracking on tread and sidewalls,no cords visible yet.

parts of chassis in lots of places getting rusty.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 2,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls,no cords visible yet.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 7,475 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewalls.205x16.

parts of chassis getting rusty in places.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 2,124 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 1,801 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

chassis is rusty in places

front brakes pull to o/s

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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RRM 562X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RRM 562X, 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 RRM 562X registered?

RRM 562X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 December 1981.

Is RRM 562X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRM 562X shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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