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SAO 86X

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,052 mi
Last recorded40,052 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAO 86X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 40,052 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 40,042 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 39,551 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play off relay drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear body filler in outrigger [side of chassis]

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

steering track rod very rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2020 39,548 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure body to outrigger (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure body to outrigger (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering footwell [brake pedal box mount] (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint has slight play off relay drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear body filler in outrigger [side of chassis]

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

steering track rod very rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2019 38,941 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 38,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 38,433 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 37,876 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 36,512 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 36,508 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 36,409 miles

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

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 35,598 miles

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all leaf springs are corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2012 34,961 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

chassi becoming weak and corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2011 34,539 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 34,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

chassis corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2010 34,168 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 33,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 32,780 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 32,097 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 32,047 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 30,519 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 29,122 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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SAO 86X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SAO 86X, 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 SAO 86X registered?

SAO 86X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 4 December 1981.

Is SAO 86X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAO 86X shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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