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BKS 283W

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

728 mi
Last recorded728 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKS 283W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 728 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 560 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 100,376 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

clutch and brake pedal anti-slip wearing smooth

Fail 15 May 2019 100,373 miles

Central Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank insecure rear bolts all loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

clutch and brake pedal anti-slip wearing smooth

Pass 8 May 2018 99,684 miles

Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both (2.4.B.1c)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Body has slight corrosion by fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak general ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 2 May 2018 99,672 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped on axle (3.6.B.1)

Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both (2.4.B.1c)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Body has slight corrosion by fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak general ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 99,659 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom of door pillar (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear or rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings load space body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside floor under seat corroded

Oil leak ()

general corrosion

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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BKS 283W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BKS 283W, 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 BKS 283W registered?

BKS 283W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 June 1981.

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