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RTO 960X

1981 Land Rover 88

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,569 mi
Last recorded17,569 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTO 960X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 17,569 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play advise adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play advise adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 17,563 miles

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at front (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front prop bolt slightly too long

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play advise adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play advise adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2007 17,529 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 17,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 17,489 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 17,468 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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RTO 960X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RTO 960X, 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 RTO 960X registered?

RTO 960X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is RTO 960X safe to buy?

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