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ANV 609X

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,396 mi
Last recorded77,396 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANV 609X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 77,396 miles

nearside and offside front axle seals leaking

Pass 8 Aug 2019 76,364 miles

All original brake pipes are starting to corrode but not excessively

Multiple plates welded on chassis

Fail 1 Aug 2019 76,360 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

All original brake pipes are starting to corrode but not excessively

Multiple plates welded on chassis

Pass 24 Aug 2018 75,395 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 73,882 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 73,853 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 73,448 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2015 72,207 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 70,480 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

welding has been carried out to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2013 70,248 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 70,243 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 68,166 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 66,293 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 66,288 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 65,651 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 64,830 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 63,590 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 62,210 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 61,392 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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ANV 609X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 ANV 609X, 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

How do I check the history of ANV 609X?

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What year was ANV 609X registered?

ANV 609X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is ANV 609X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANV 609X shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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