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FST 82X

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

1,981 mi
Last recorded1,981 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFST 82X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 1,981 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 1,977 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 99,322 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 28 May 2019 99,318 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (rear of o/s front leaf spring mounting area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 97,133 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 95,312 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 May 2017 95,308 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2016 93,454 miles

Oil leak from engine bay.

Fail 20 Apr 2016 93,446 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross-member (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure rear upper mounting bolt (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at n/s rear leaf spring at front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at n/s rear leaf spring rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near o/s front out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at o/s front leaf spring front mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure front mounting bolt (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross-member (6.6.6)

Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting cross-member (6.6.6)

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

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

Oil leak from engine bay.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 91,490 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2015 91,486 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 89,546 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight smoke from exhaust tail pipe during emissions smoke test.

o/s front wheel bearing slight noise.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 86,445 miles

Oil leak

o/s front wheel bearing slight noise.

Fail 22 Feb 2013 86,436 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

o/s front wheel bearing slight noise.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 84,294 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

o/s front wheel bearing slight noise.

Fail 28 Feb 2012 84,283 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

o/s front wheel bearing slight noise.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 81,364 miles

Oil leak

n/s front wheel bearing slight noise.

Fail 24 Feb 2011 81,335 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 78,042 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 74,712 miles

Parking brake linkage worn.

Fail 19 Dec 2008 74,704 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake linkage worn.

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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FST 82X 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 57.1%.

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 FST 82X, 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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FST 82X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 21 January 1982.

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