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APW 381X

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

66,670 mi
Last recorded66,670 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPW 381X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 66,670 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 66,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 66,417 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 66,324 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 66,312 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 66,188 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 65,994 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 65,739 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 65,415 miles

slight bind nearside front

slight oil leak

slight play offside front hub bearing

Pass 8 Aug 2015 65,227 miles

nearside front brake slight bind

Fail 3 Aug 2015 65,227 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front brake slight bind

Pass 5 Aug 2014 65,096 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 5 Aug 2014 65,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 64,890 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

o/s front footwell corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2013 64,890 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

exhaust corroded

o/s front footwell corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 64,439 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 64,422 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 64,094 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 63,801 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 17 Jul 2010 63,759 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

(front) rear UJ has slight play

Pass 3 Jul 2009 63,206 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 62,684 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 62,684 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 62,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 62,675 miles

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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APW 381X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 APW 381X, 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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What year was APW 381X registered?

APW 381X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 16 June 1982.

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