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BRP 581X

1981 Land Rover 88

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,312 mi
Last recorded65,312 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRP 581X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 65,312 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2014 54,459 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside wiper small split

underbody covered with oil and greace

Pass 11 Feb 2014 54,459 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

nearside wiper small split

underbody covered with oil and greace

Pass 23 Dec 2010 53,634 miles

both sides front footwell seriously corroded

oil leaks

play in front propshaft spline

slight weeping from both front dampers

Fail 13 Dec 2010 53,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both sides front footwell seriously corroded

oil leaks

play in front propshaft spline

slight weeping from both front dampers

Pass 30 Dec 2009 48,171 miles

Drivers floorpan is corroded.

slight oil leak from o/s/f and n/s/f hubs.

Fail 16 Dec 2009 47,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drivers floorpan is corroded.

slight oil leak from o/s/f and n/s/f hubs.

Pass 13 Dec 2008 38,995 miles

excess play in front propshaft spline

front indicators discoloured

nearside front wheel inner rim dented

Fail 1 Dec 2008 38,716 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

excess play in front propshaft spline

front indicators discoloured

nearside front wheel inner rim dented

Pass 13 Dec 2007 34,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

corrosion on the n/s/r of chassis but not considered excessive.

exhaust system is in poor condition

n/s/r tyre is perished.

Fail 10 Dec 2007 34,971 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

corrosion on the n/s/r of chassis but not considered excessive.

exhaust system is in poor condition

n/s/r tyre is perished.

Pass 13 Nov 2006 31,466 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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BRP 581X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BRP 581X, 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 BRP 581X registered?

BRP 581X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 23 September 1981.

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