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11,357 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
Perishing to all tyres
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
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
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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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What year was SRS 485X registered?
SRS 485X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 September 1981.
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