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AFK 293X

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,040 mi
Last recorded25,040 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFK 293X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2014 25,040 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 23,261 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 22,752 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 21,701 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 21,697 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear diff noisey

Propshaft component defective

Pass 2 Oct 2006 21,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

hand brake level, travel to high.

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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AFK 293X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AFK 293X, 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 AFK 293X registered?

AFK 293X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 6 April 1981.

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