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ExpiredMileage
61,768 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear service brake bind but not excessively
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab mount at outrigger mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front steering box noisy,
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab mount at outrigger mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fuel tank out rigger poorly welded. (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear springs badly splayed.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear leaf spring weakened
steering column noise
Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing track rod retaining bracket touching spring on full lock (2.1.4 (a))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear spring starting to splay
steering box noisy
Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre fouling inner wing on full lock (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing track rod retaining bracket touching spring on full lock (2.1.4 (a))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear spring starting to splay
steering box noisy
Offside Front light play in stub/hub.
Rear springs starting to splay.
noisy steering box.
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 60 kg (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front light play in stub/hub.
Rear springs starting to splay.
noisy steering box.
Rear leaf springs starting to splay.
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced poor welds on the fuel tank mountings. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front track rod end lock nut has no split pin fitted.
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured inner wing. (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced poor welds on the fuel tank mountings. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear leaf springs starting to splay.
Welded repairs to chassis are of a poor standard
front and rear leaf spring rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Welded repairs to chassis are of a poor standard
front and rear leaf spring rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside front body corroded
Nearside front swivel joint housing leaking
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside front body corroded
Offside front swivel joint housing leaking
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body/floor (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside front body corroded
Nearside front swivel joint housing leaking
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside front body corroded
Offside front swivel joint housing leaking
chassis and outriggers corroded
floor corroded
o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded
petrol tank and mountings corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
chassis and outriggers corroded
floor corroded
o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded
petrol tank and mountings corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
chassis rustyy in places
offside front tyre and both rear tyres slight cracking on sidewalls
slight weap at both front suspension hubs
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
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SCL 183W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 SCL 183W, 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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SCL 183W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 March 1981.
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