1981 Land Rover 88 2.3L Petrol · VBY 878X
1981 Land Rover 88 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1981. Recorded mileage 93,176 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER 88
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1981
- Engine
- 2286cc
VBY 878X Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2021
- 93,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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VBY 878X Mileage History
- 18/12/202093,175 mi
- 06/04/202193,175 mi
- 23/07/202193,175 mi
- 06/08/202193,176 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
VBY 878X MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Land Rover 88 (VBY 878X) between December 2020 and August 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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