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ADM 63W

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

6,218 mi
Last recorded6,218 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADM 63W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 6,218 miles

Slight play felt at steering wheel.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 6,218 miles

Nearside Front tyre in poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 9 Jun 2016 6,218 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre in poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 8 May 2015 6,218 miles

tyres cracking.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 6,218 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 6,218 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Alternator belt in poor condition.

Oil leak

exhaust bracket broken.

play in steering system.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 6,218 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 6,218 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 6,218 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 6,223 miles

Advise gearbox mounts

Brake pedel rubber deteriorated

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering box requires adjustment

oil leak from near side of engine

Fail 12 Dec 2011 6,218 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Advise gearbox mounts

Brake pedel rubber deteriorated

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering box requires adjustment

oil leak from near side of engine

Pass 15 Dec 2010 4,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering box drop arm has slight play

Pass 2 Dec 2009 469 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 462 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 234 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 161 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 99,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 99,457 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 99,452 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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ADM 63W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ADM 63W, 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 ADM 63W registered?

ADM 63W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 April 1981.

Is ADM 63W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADM 63W shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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