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CKS 656X

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,000 mi
Last recorded71,000 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKS 656X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 71,000 miles

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 14 May 2020 70,328 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 69,268 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 68,624 miles

Both front hubs have borderline play, areas of corrosion forming underside of vehicle

Service brake and handbrake just reach requirements

Vehicle slightly listing to the right no apparent broken springs

Pass 8 Oct 2015 66,508 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f & o/s/f wheel bearing rough

n/s/f mirror damaged

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 66,387 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 66,356 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 65,546 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 64,755 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 64,755 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 64,752 miles

chassis has been heavily welded and undersealed in variouis sections

Fail 26 Mar 2010 64,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

chassis has been heavily welded and undersealed in variouis sections

Pass 2 Mar 2009 63,868 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 63,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

offside front bump stop loose

Fail 9 Mar 2007 63,495 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

general underbody corrison

offside bump stop deteriorated

rear bumper corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2006 63,488 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

General underbody corroison starting

Offside inner wing corroded

all 4 shocks are rusty

offside front bump stop becoming loose

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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CKS 656X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CKS 656X, 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 CKS 656X registered?

CKS 656X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 November 1981.

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The MOT history for CKS 656X shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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