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SSA 764X

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,894 mi
Last recorded2,894 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSA 764X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 2,894 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 2,894 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 May 2017 2,630 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 2,630 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 2,394 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 2,394 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 2,253 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 2,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 2,227 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 2,227 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 2,118 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 2,118 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 2,108 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 2,000 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 2,000 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 1,996 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Underside of vehicle is very dirty

Pass 16 Jan 2009 1,897 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 1,893 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 1,893 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 1,691 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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SSA 764X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SSA 764X, 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 SSA 764X registered?

SSA 764X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 October 1981.

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