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RWU 271W

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests15 (6 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

60,383 mi
Last recorded60,383 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWU 271W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 60,383 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

battery slightly insecure

chassis poor / corrosion

nearside rear brake rubbing slightly

Fail 2 May 2014 60,380 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

battery slightly insecure

chassis poor / corrosion

nearside rear brake rubbing slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,670 miles

Battery loose

Gearbox mountings worn

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 59,665 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear gearbox mountings excessively deteriated

battery loose

Pass 15 Feb 2012 59,429 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 59,429 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 59,421 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 58,886 miles

corrosion on master cylinder and brake fluid residue

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

poss leak from steering box

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

seat belts attached at back of seat and not b pillar

slight leak from nsf velocity joint

slight leak from osf velocity joint

Fail 14 Dec 2010 58,883 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

corrosion on master cylinder and brake fluid residue

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

poss leak from steering box

seat belts attached at back of seat and not b pillar

slight leak from nsf velocity joint

slight leak from osf velocity joint

Pass 27 Oct 2009 57,590 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 57,369 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 57,369 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2006 57,369 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jun 2006 57,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Offside Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Dec 2005 57,330 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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 Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside check strap snapped

nearside front spring smaller than offside spring

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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RWU 271W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 RWU 271W, 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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RWU 271W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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