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CSH 181X

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,959 mi
Last recorded78,959 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSH 181X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 78,959 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 78,796 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 78,749 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 78,658 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 78,086 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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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CSH 181X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CSH 181X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CSH 181X?

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What year was CSH 181X registered?

CSH 181X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 December 1981.

Is CSH 181X safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSH 181X shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CSH 181X have outstanding finance?

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