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CKH 520X

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,737 mi
Last recorded67,737 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKH 520X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 67,737 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 64,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 61,409 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 58,260 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 58,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2015 54,092 miles

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

front prop u/j starting to wear.n/s/r backing plate starting to corrode.

fuel additive used prior to retest.

Fail 27 May 2015 54,065 miles

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

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

front prop u/j starting to wear.n/s/r backing plate starting to corrode.

Pass 12 May 2014 50,809 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 47,789 miles

fuel additive used prior to emissions check.

rear floor support bracket corroded.

Fail 4 May 2013 47,703 miles

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

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

rear floor support bracket corroded.

Pass 1 May 2012 44,663 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 44,641 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 41,745 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 39,401 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 May 2010 39,400 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2009 36,522 miles

fuel additive used prior to mot.emissions on max,advise attention.

Fail 30 Apr 2009 36,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 2 May 2008 31,315 miles

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

engine smoky when cold,o/k when warm.

o/s wiper small split.front tyres starting to perish.

Fail 30 Apr 2008 31,315 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine smoky when cold,o/k when warm.

o/s wiper small split.front tyres starting to perish.

Pass 3 May 2007 24,306 miles

non standard exhaust fitted.

Fail 1 May 2007 24,306 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

non standard exhaust fitted.

Pass 29 Apr 2006 20,632 miles

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

fog light lens damaged but o/k.engine smokes when cold o/k at normal temp.

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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CKH 520X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 3,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CKH 520X, 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 CKH 520X registered?

CKH 520X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 November 1981.

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