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RSE 703W

1981 Land Rover 88

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,276 mi
Last recorded48,276 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSE 703W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 48,276 miles

Drivers door upper section becoming insecure

Headlamps have poor dip pattern

Offside Front Fog light not working

Fail 11 Mar 2021 48,274 miles

Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Both front springs at upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability Excessive play (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers door upper section becoming insecure

Headlamps have poor dip pattern

Offside Front Fog light not working

Pass 17 Mar 2020 47,689 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 47,688 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicators stop working when headlights are on (4.4.3 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Headlamps affected by indcator switch operation (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam Excess play in king pin bush (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded between the wheel cylinders on the backing plate (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 47,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Various small oil leaks

rear fog lamp telltale light not working

Fail 4 Mar 2019 47,462 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords very bad perishing down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Various small oil leaks

rear fog lamp telltale light not working

Pass 5 Mar 2018 47,096 miles

All brakes binding slightly

Steering box lower cover plate has bolt missing

Pass 23 Feb 2017 46,718 miles

Both front swivel housings leaking

Engine oil leak from fuel pump

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Reflectors on both lamps deteriorated (1.7.5a)

N/S rear tyre has nail in tread

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Rear diff. pinion shaft leaking and throwing oil onto O/S tyre

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2016 45,948 miles

Front shock absorber lower bushes, slight wear

Nearside Front Axle knuckle joint leaking grease

O/S rear tyre very perished in tread

Fail 22 Feb 2016 45,936 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring U bolts loose (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose Upper nut loose (2.4.B.6a)

Front shock absorber lower bushes, slight wear

Nearside Front Axle knuckle joint leaking grease

O/S rear tyre very perished in tread

Pass 7 Mar 2015 45,216 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 44,649 miles

Oil leak

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

gear box has a oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 31 Jan 2013 44,558 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

gear box has oil leak

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2012 44,444 miles

Oil leak

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

gear box has oil leak

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2010 44,366 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2009 44,185 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2008 43,730 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2007 43,416 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2006 43,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 43,043 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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RSE 703W 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 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 RSE 703W, 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 RSE 703W registered?

RSE 703W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 28 April 1981.

Is RSE 703W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSE 703W shows 20 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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