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ATU 779W

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,371 mi
Last recorded94,371 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATU 779W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 94,371 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 93,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 92,641 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 91,925 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 91,917 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 86,443 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 86,443 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 85,341 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

all tyres have slight cracking due to age

Pass 20 Jan 2012 83,939 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2011 82,905 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 81,224 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 81,209 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 19 Jul 2007 80,658 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 80,658 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

2SEAT BELTS TWISTED

OIL LEAKS TRANS/BRAKE DRUM N/S FRONT HUB SEAL BOTH REAR BACK PLATES

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2006 79,245 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 79,231 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

propshaft defective

Pass 19 Jul 2005 77,806 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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ATU 779W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ATU 779W, 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 ATU 779W registered?

ATU 779W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 7 May 1981.

Is ATU 779W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATU 779W shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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