MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,052 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine starting to give off a small ammount of blue smoke but not excessive at the time of test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front hub seals leaking slightly.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front brakes slightly pull to n/s
n/s front tyre getting low on outer edge
n/s o/s wiper blades split at ends
o/s floor holed
rear propshaft splines slightly worn
slight play in n/s hub pin
slight play in n/s hub pin
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
front brakes slightly pull to n/s
n/s front tyre getting low on outer edge
n/s o/s wiper blades split at ends
o/s floor holed
rear propshaft splines slightly worn
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
body underside corroded.
door and bonnet catches require lubrication.
springs corroded.
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
body underside corroded.
door and bonnet catches require lubrication.
springs corroded.
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SRU 979X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 SRU 979X, 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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How do I check the history of SRU 979X?
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What year was SRU 979X registered?
SRU 979X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 12 October 1981.
Is SRU 979X safe to buy?
The MOT history for SRU 979X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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