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AKF 793X

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,526 mi
Last recorded73,526 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKF 793X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2008 73,526 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion n/s/f footwell

o/s mirror glass cracked

slight oil seepage from steering box

slight play in o/s/f hub

Fail 27 Feb 2008 73,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

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

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion n/s/f footwell

o/s mirror glass cracked

slight oil seepage from steering box

slight play in o/s/f hub

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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AKF 793X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AKF 793X, 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 AKF 793X registered?

AKF 793X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is AKF 793X safe to buy?

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Does AKF 793X have outstanding finance?

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