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CRP 557X

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

4,258 mi
Last recorded4,258 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRP 557X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 4,258 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2026 4,258 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2025 3,481 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 192 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 99,634 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 98,066 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 95,998 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 94,225 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 91,488 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 91,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 88,099 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe loose (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 88,099 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe loose (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 85,188 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 84,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leaking

gear oil leak

n/s/f swivel leaking oil

Fail 15 Jan 2016 84,760 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leaking

gear oil leak

n/s/f swivel leaking oil

Pass 28 Jan 2015 84,550 miles

Engine oil leak

Gearbox leak

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Swivel housing leaking OS/F

Tape obscuring view of body mounting

Fail 20 Jan 2015 84,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Engine oil leak

Gearbox leak

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Swivel housing leaking OS/F

Tape obscuring view of body mounting

Pass 4 Feb 2014 84,168 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 84,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

nearside front swivel joint has a slight misting of oil

offside front swivel joint has a slight misting of oil

Fail 16 Apr 2013 84,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

nearside front swivel joint has a slight misting of oil

offside front swivel joint has a slight misting of oil

Pass 13 Apr 2012 84,025 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 83,843 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 83,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

N/S & O/S Front hub seals leaking

Rear propshaft uj has slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2011 83,796 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 80,010 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 80,010 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 82,931 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 81,577 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 81,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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CRP 557X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 CRP 557X, 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 CRP 557X registered?

CRP 557X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 7 January 1982.

Is CRP 557X safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRP 557X shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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