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GDL 840E

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

28,334 mi
Last recorded28,334 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDL 840E
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 28,334 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 28,079 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 27,671 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 27,303 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 26,521 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2012 25,809 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 25,797 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2011 25,182 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

all brakes binding slightly, recommend attention

Pass 28 Oct 2010 25,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

oil light flickers at times

Pass 21 Oct 2009 25,002 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 24,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges, advise check steering track

Pass 27 Oct 2007 22,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 19,259 miles

blue smoke from exhaust when first started

nearside front brake reading slight fluctuation on tester

nearside wiper rubber perished

Pass 22 Oct 2005 16,566 miles

offside suspension height lower than nearside

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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GDL 840E is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GDL 840E, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GDL 840E?

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What year was GDL 840E registered?

GDL 840E is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 February 1982.

Is GDL 840E safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDL 840E shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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