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RSS 641X

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,995 mi
Last recorded10,995 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSS 641X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 10,995 miles

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

all other steering system ball joint gaiters deteriorating

battery insecure

both front seat backs cant be secured in upright position

both front seat belts slow to recoil

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear shock absorber lower bushes worn

front bumper corroded

front diff leaking oil

general underside of vehicle corroded

nearside front tyre perished + has various deep cuts in tread - no cordes showing

offside front tyre feathering on edges

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear number plate cracked

underside of vehicle covered in mud

various oil leaks

Fail 22 Jun 2012 10,991 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front diff leaking oil

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all other steering system ball joint gaiters deteriorating

battery insecure

both front seat backs cant be secured in upright position

both front seat belts slow to recoil

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear shock absorber lower bushes worn

front bumper corroded

general underside of vehicle corroded

nearside front tyre perished + has various deep cuts in tread - no cordes showing

offside front tyre feathering on edges

offside rear indicator white

offside rear side light lens slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust hanger broken/corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear number plate cracked

rear propshaft missing

underside of vehicle covered in mud

various oil leaks

Pass 29 Dec 2011 9,721 miles

Battery loose

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

Front brake drums warped

Movement in both rear shock absorber lower bushes

Slight bind on nearside front brakes

Slight dampness on offside rear back plate

Slight play in both rear propshaft uj's

Various oil leaks

Fail 21 Dec 2011 9,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery loose

Front brake drums warped

Movement in both rear shock absorber lower bushes

Nearside front tyre heavly pereshed

Slight dampness on offside rear back plate

Slight play in both rear propshaft uj's

Various oil leaks

Pass 11 Aug 2010 8,227 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 8,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 6,962 miles

front bumper corroding through on offside.

front tyres in poor condition.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 5,841 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 3,667 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 3,667 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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RSS 641X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RSS 641X, 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 RSS 641X registered?

RSS 641X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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