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AJA 540Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

18,856 mi
Last recorded18,856 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJA 540Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 18,856 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 18,584 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine Should be 0.87 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking INJECTORS (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Floor excessively deteriorated BOOT UNDER VEHICLE (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired SEE YELLOW MARKER (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 18,239 miles

Advanced surface corrosion in both chassis legs and load space X-members

Fail 28 Sep 2017

Emissions not tested Due to huge amount of smoke emitted at idle and potential engine damage (7.4.B.1)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 18,155 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear spring eye bush as marked (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear spring eye bush as marked (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear spring eye bush as marked (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 17,532 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 17,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 16,475 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 16,473 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 16,445 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 15,553 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear body tub strap corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2012 14,099 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 14,087 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 13,582 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 13,577 miles

Centre brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 12,440 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 12,440 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear floor cross members corred

Pass 20 Jun 2009 11,866 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2006 5,768 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 110,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 18 May 2006 5,744 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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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AJA 540Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 55,682 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 AJA 540Y, 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 44 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJA 540Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 August 1982.

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