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CHJ 155X

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

54,968 mi
Last recorded54,968 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHJ 155X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 54,968 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 53,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2012 51,948 miles

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

under body corrosion

water leak

Pass 28 Oct 2011 50,623 miles

chassis corroded

deep cut in offside front tyre to cord but within specified limits

delay in hazard switch operation and lamps working

engine oilstained

exhaust tailpipe mounting rubber deteriorated

front and rear differentials oilstained

front leaf spring clamps (holdingt springts together) loose (x2)

gearbox oilstained

nearside rear bumpstop melted slightly by exhaust

nearside rear wing mounting bracket broken (strong advise)

play in gear linkage

play in nearside front seat backrest

play in nearside rear and offside front lower shock bushes, rear bush worst

play in wiper linkage

poor beam image from headlamps

prake pedal anti slip provision worn

slight play in all wheel bearings

slight play in nearside front shock gland bearing

transfer box oilstained

underside brake pipes corroded but coated in underseal, unable to fully check

Fail 26 Sep 2011 50,623 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine oilstained and damp

both front hub seals weeping, nearside worst (damp, strong advise)

brake bind from both rear wheels, nearside worse (strong advise)

brake pedal anti slip provision worn

chassis coroded

deep cut in offside front tyre to cord, within specified limits

delay in hazard switch operation and lamps working

exhaust tailpipe mounting rubber unbonding

front and rear differentials oilstained

front leaf spring clamps (holding springs together) loose (x2)

gearbox oilstained and damp

gearbox/transfer box mounting chassis cross member excessively corroded (strong advise)

nearside rear bumpstop melted slightly by exhaust

nearside rear wing mounting bracket corroded and snapped (strong advise)

play in all wheel bearings

play in front propshaft, front u.j (strong advise)

play in gear linkage

play in nearside front seat backrest

play in nearside rear and offside front lower shock bushes (rear bush worst)

play in transfer box pinion (handbrake drum mounted on this) strong advise

play in wiper linkage

poor beam image from headlamps

slight play in nearside front shock gland bearing, shock oilstained

slight play in rear differential pinion

transfer box oilstained and wet

underside brake pipes corroded but covered over in underseal, unable to check fully

underside of vehicle heavily coated in mud

Pass 6 Jul 2010 50,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust suface corroded

front bulkhead surface corroded

slight damage to offside windscreen

Fail 28 Jun 2010 50,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust suface corroded

front bulkhead surface corroded

slight damage to offside windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2009 49,700 miles

all front metal brake pipes surface corroded

both wiper blades slightly worn

nearside door mirror broken

nearside front chassis outrigger surface corroded

some slight blue smoke

Fail 25 Jun 2009 49,639 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

all front metal brake pipes surface corroded

both wiper blades slightly worn

nearside door mirror broken

nearside front chassis outrigger surface corroded

some slight blue smoke

Fail 1 Apr 2008 48,974 miles

Centre chassis crossmember rusty

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 48,974 miles

Centre chassis crossmember rusty

Pass 26 May 2007 48,328 miles

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

chassis showing signs of corrosion metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2006 47,259 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 47,258 miles

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

BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE PLAY

BOTH SWIVLES LEAKING

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK LOWER BUSH WORN

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK DAMP

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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CHJ 155X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CHJ 155X, 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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CHJ 155X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 4 May 1982.

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