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SAU 508X

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,078 mi
Last recorded20,078 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAU 508X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 20,078 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 20,078 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hole in n/s/r floor not with in 30 cm of any thing

Pass 12 Mar 2014 19,398 miles

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

engine stop missing

front floor corroded

o/s/f door a post corroded around top door hinge

rear propshaft u/j defective

Fail 26 Feb 2014 19,397 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

engine stop missing

front floor corroded

o/s/f door a post corroded around top door hinge

rear propshaft u/j defective

Pass 27 Feb 2013 15,655 miles

Battery insecure

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Vehicle chassis corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2013 15,655 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Vehicle chassis corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 11,966 miles

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

battery inscure

Fail 27 Feb 2012 11,966 miles

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery inscure

Pass 8 Nov 2010 9,900 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 5 Nov 2010 9,899 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Sep 2009 4,972 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 4,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

all four tyres slightly perished not showing cord

Pass 4 Dec 2007 3,671 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 3,059 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 2,255 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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SAU 508X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SAU 508X, 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 SAU 508X registered?

SAU 508X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 December 1981.

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