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SUB 891W

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

23,190 mi
Last recorded23,190 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUB 891W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 23,190 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 23,185 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leaks nearside & offside front hubs.

Rear fog lamp dim.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 22,429 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

oil leak n/s diff seal

pedal mechanisn cover coroded

Fail 23 Sep 2009 22,227 miles

Centre Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

oil leak n/s diff seal

pedal mechanisn cover coroded

Pass 21 Mar 2007 20,725 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 20,725 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2006 20,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SUB 891W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 SUB 891W, 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 SUB 891W registered?

SUB 891W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 16 January 1981.

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