Not Sold (Est: £4,750 - £5,750)
1981 LAND ROVER 88" - 4 CYL
Mathewsons • UK • 29 Oct 2026
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Not Sold (Est: £4,750 - £5,750)
1981 LAND ROVER 88" - 4 CYL
UK • 29 Oct 2026 • Lot 384
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1981 Land Rover 88" 4-cylinder petrol model is offered with a current V5, owner's manual, and extensive service history, including a recent starter motor and headlamp replacement. While mechanically excellent and tax-exempt, it requires significant cosmetic attention including chassis work and a respray.
Condition
6
The vehicle is mechanically in excellent working order with recent service items and an MOT until August 2026. However, it requires chassis work and a paint respray, indicating moderate wear on the exterior.
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34,972 miles (via 2020 MOT)
STM 738W
1981
Auction
Manual
RHD
United Kingdom
Not Sold (Est: £4,750 - £5,750)
1981 LAND ROVER 88" - 4 CYL
Mathewsons • UK • 29 Oct 2026
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Description
Mileage: Please refer to the video for the mileage showing Make: LAND ROVER Model: 88" - 4 CYL Registration: STM 738W
Engine Size (cc): 2286 Year of Manufacture: 1981 Date First Registered: 10/03/1981 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 21 October 2026 - Tuesday 27 October 2026
Price Analysis vs Other Series III 88s
£632
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,695
Median Price (Since 2020)
£44,106
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 10th Jun 2021
Latest MOT mileage:
34,972 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 11th Jun 2020, 34,972 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- main beam flash interferes with O/S indicators
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Passed
On 13th Apr 2019, 34,552 miles
Failed
On 12th Apr 2019, 34,552 miles
There were 5 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On 28th Mar 2018, 34,414 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated
- Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Lower door pillar inside (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Lower door pillar and floor (6.1.B.2)
MOT Mileage Trend
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Auction House Headquarters
Mathewsons
Pickering Road, Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering, Yorkshire, YO18 7LH
Operating from Pickering, North Yorkshire, Mathewsons is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and provide vehicle consignment services.
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