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APW 420X

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,464 mi
Last recorded58,464 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPW 420X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 58,464 miles

All road wheels corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

service brake pulls slightly to nearside

Fail 18 Nov 2025 58,454 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested Brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Slight play in drop arm from steering box

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 57,511 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 57,409 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Floor pan corroded

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 55,257 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Floor pan corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Underbody/Chassis has been undersealed

Pass 5 Oct 2022 52,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Footwell inner wing corroded

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 52,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body / floor pan corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle has under body corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2020 51,512 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 51,508 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2020 51,388 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 51,111 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 50,947 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 50,620 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 50,604 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 49,990 miles

propshaft fixing bolts loose

Pass 13 Mar 2015 49,518 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

centre cross member corroded

exhaust corroded

front & rear propshafts,bolts loose

front & rear spring bushes worn

offside suspesion low

play in drop arm to drag ling ball joint

wipers split

Fail 3 Mar 2015 49,518 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

centre cross member corroded

exhaust corroded

front & rear propshafts,bolts loose

front & rear spring bushes worn

offside suspesion low

play in drop arm to drag ling ball joint

wipers split

Pass 25 Feb 2014 49,078 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 48,193 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 48,193 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 45,009 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 44,852 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 44,816 miles

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

no. plate part covered by ladder

oil leaks from engine & gearbox

Fail 20 Apr 2010 44,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

no. plate part covered by ladder

oil leaks from engine & gearbox

Pass 7 Apr 2009 44,673 miles

engine oil leak

front diff leak

gearbox oil leak

rear diff leak

Pass 10 Apr 2008 44,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

OSF and OSR tyre side walls starting to split

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Passenger and driver upper footwell slighly corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2008 44,559 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

OSF and OSR tyre side walls starting to split

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Passenger and driver upper footwell slighly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2007 44,394 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 44,394 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2006 44,188 miles

Both O/S tyres starting to perish

Fuel tanks very corroded

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

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 420X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 420X, 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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APW 420X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 21 June 1982.

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