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BTU 306M

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,227 mi
Last recorded66,227 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTU 306M
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 66,227 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 66,227 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking filter head area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 65,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak transmission ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 55,782 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion around rear leaf springs

Fail 8 Feb 2017 55,782 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

corrosion around rear leaf springs

Pass 9 Feb 2016 55,909 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 55,909 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 55,909 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 55,909 miles

surface corrosion front hose ferrals

Fail 13 Dec 2013

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

surface corrosion front hose ferrals

Pass 30 Nov 2012 55,909 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 55,909 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 55,909 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 55,909 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 55,911 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 55,909 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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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BTU 306M is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BTU 306M, 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 BTU 306M registered?

BTU 306M is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 16 June 1981.

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