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CEY 505X

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

46,054 mi
Last recorded46,054 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEY 505X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 46,054 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 46,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 45,539 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 45,539 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 45,354 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 45,354 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 44,917 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 44,917 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 44,602 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 44,601 miles

Central Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 44,168 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 44,168 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 43,695 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 43,694 miles

Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 43,148 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2014 43,145 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 42,977 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 42,972 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 42,301 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 42,301 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 41,512 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 41,512 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 37,872 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 33,958 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 30,112 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 30,111 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2007 25,637 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 25,636 miles

Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 20,829 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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CEY 505X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 CEY 505X, 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 CEY 505X registered?

CEY 505X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 September 1981.

Is CEY 505X safe to buy?

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