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AFE 522X

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,748 mi
Last recorded26,748 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFE 522X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 26,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front swivel joint has slight leak

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front swivel joint has slight leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively all four wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 May 2025 26,604 miles

Offside Front hub seal has slight leak

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal has slight leak

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all track rod end covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 26,596 miles

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

Offside Front hub seal slight leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 26,596 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

Offside Front hub seal slight leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 26,596 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 26,596 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 26,596 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ALL REAR SHOCKS (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 26,567 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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AFE 522X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AFE 522X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AFE 522X registered?

AFE 522X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is AFE 522X safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFE 522X shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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