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UFK 284X

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

39,592 mi
Last recorded39,592 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFK 284X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 39,592 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front inner wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 39,586 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner side of chassis rail to joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front inner wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 39,391 miles

aftermarket seat belts fitted to vehicle

both front hub seals leaking

oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2019 39,381 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

aftermarket seat belts fitted to vehicle

both front hub seals leaking

oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 39,260 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside front hub seal leaking

Fail 14 Mar 2018 39,251 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front hub seal leaking

Pass 7 Apr 2017 38,863 miles

Headlamp beam image blurry

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion At rear of front arch (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Welding repairs coated in underseal unable to fully access

Fail 31 Mar 2017 38,855 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute When lights are switched on (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings At rear of front arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp beam image blurry

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion At rear of front arch (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 38,740 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 38,738 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 38,510 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2009 38,044 miles

exhaust emissions a bit smokey

o/s headlamp poorly secured

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

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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UFK 284X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UFK 284X, 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

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What year was UFK 284X registered?

UFK 284X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 9 September 1981.

Is UFK 284X safe to buy?

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