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SRS 485X

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

11,357 mi
Last recorded11,357 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRS 485X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 11,357 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 11,220 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 11,119 miles

Front diff input oil seal leaking

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Strap deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 11,119 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front diff input oil seal leaking

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Strap deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 11,013 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Front diff input oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body cross support corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Front crankshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 11,013 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Front diff input oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body cross support corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Front crankshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 11,012 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessivly perished showing cord 7.50x16 tyre fitted tube type (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear body cross support corroded

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine front crank seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 10,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear floor pan corroded

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 10,866 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear floor pan corroded

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 10,790 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 10,468 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 10,468 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 10,354 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 10,354 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 10,138 miles

Perishing to all tyres

Fail 16 Nov 2016 10,131 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts Drop arm fouling brake pipes on bulkhead (3.6.B.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 8% (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Perishing to all tyres

Pass 16 Sep 2016 10,078 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 9,788 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 9,689 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 9,682 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

o/s/r brake back plate damp , front hubs minor leaks. no hazards switch fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2013 9,554 miles

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

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

all four tyres perrished

Fail 26 Apr 2013 9,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

all four tyres are perrished

Pass 18 Apr 2012 9,509 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is slightly perished

offside rear tyre is slightly perished

Pass 1 Apr 2011 93,421 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 93,421 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 9,041 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 8,897 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 8,714 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 8,570 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 8,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 8,297 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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SRS 485X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 SRS 485X, 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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SRS 485X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 September 1981.

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