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SRY 870X

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

25,078 mi
Last recorded25,078 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRY 870X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 25,078 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 24,941 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 24,824 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 24,703 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 24,400 miles

Oil leak

windscreen washers poor

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 May 2012 23,571 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 22,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn

n/s wiper worn

Pass 27 May 2010 213,332 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 20,346 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 20,308 miles

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 19,440 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 18,827 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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SRY 870X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SRY 870X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SRY 870X registered?

SRY 870X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is SRY 870X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRY 870X shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SRY 870X have outstanding finance?

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