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STM 738W

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

34,972 mi
Last recorded34,972 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTM 738W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 34,972 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 34,552 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 34,552 miles

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))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 34,414 miles

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)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 34,414 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 34,256 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 33,991 miles

all tyres surface cracks

Fail 29 Mar 2016 33,991 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 33,577 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 25 Oct 2013 33,239 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 33,237 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 32,473 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 32,473 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 31,320 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 31,320 miles

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)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 30,884 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 30,884 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 29,234 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 28,221 miles

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.

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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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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