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SKL 987W

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,353 mi
Last recorded64,353 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKL 987W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,249cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 64,353 miles

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

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

leaf springs corroded

some corrosion to most areas

Fail 16 Aug 2018 64,352 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play marked yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play marked yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

leaf springs corroded

some corrosion to most areas

Pass 14 Aug 2017 63,924 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

slight corrosion to most areas

Pass 16 Aug 2016 63,726 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance temperamental working at time of test (1.3.2d)

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

corrosion too all areas (not excessive at time of test)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 56,350 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has wear to outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre has wear to inner edge

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

fog lamp temperamental

light corrosion to most areas

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2014 50,877 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

fog lamp temperamental working at time of test

patches of corrosiont to all areas

Pass 18 Aug 2014 50,877 miles

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

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

Oil leak

fog lamp temperamental working at time of test

patches of corrosiont to all areas

Pass 15 Aug 2013 42,403 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slighgt play in steering system

some patches of corrosion to all areas

Pass 14 Aug 2012 32,717 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 32,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 23,644 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 23,641 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 21,207 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 18,930 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 14,558 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 14,558 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 2,784 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 97,615 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 97,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2005 91,990 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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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SKL 987W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SKL 987W, 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 SKL 987W registered?

SKL 987W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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