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RRW 44W

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,021 mi
Last recorded96,021 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRW 44W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 96,021 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 96,021 miles

Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box to front control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 94,583 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

passenger floor heavily corroded

prop shaft universal joints worn

Fail 5 Aug 2020 94,583 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

passenger floor heavily corroded

prop shaft universal joints worn

Pass 9 May 2019 93,244 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 93,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive adjusted carb (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting missing both rear bump stops missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 92,869 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Fail 9 May 2018 92,869 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 8 May 2017 92,376 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 91,742 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 90,442 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

N/S/R oil seal has slight leak

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

Fail 8 May 2015 90,442 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

N/S/R oil seal has slight leak

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 88,538 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 88,014 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight oil leak from n/s rear hub

Pass 8 May 2013 88,014 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight oil leak from n/s rear hub

Pass 12 Jun 2012 87,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 May 2012 87,840 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust very rusty

Pass 25 May 2011 87,313 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2010 86,140 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 May 2010 86,138 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 May 2009 85,066 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2009 85,066 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 84,476 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 84,473 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 May 2007 84,006 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 82,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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RRW 44W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RRW 44W, 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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RRW 44W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 13 March 1981.

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