MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,972 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
main beam flash interferes with O/S indicators
Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Lower door pillar inside (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Lower door pillar and floor (6.1.B.2)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Lower door pillar inside (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
all tyres surface cracks
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
all tyres surface cracks
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
brake pedal creeps slightly initialy-advise further investigation
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
chassis corroded
slight play in rear propshaft front universal joint
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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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STM 738W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 STM 738W, 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 STM 738W registered?
STM 738W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 10 March 1981.
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