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GDM 658X

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,109 mi
Last recorded71,109 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDM 658X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 71,109 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 70,260 miles

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight leak on n/s front swivel joint

Fail 4 Aug 2009 70,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight leak on n/s front swivel joint

Pass 1 Jul 2008 69,423 miles

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 5 Jul 2007 68,387 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 68,387 miles

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 66,766 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 66,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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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GDM 658X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GDM 658X, 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 GDM 658X?

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What year was GDM 658X registered?

GDM 658X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 26 April 1982.

Is GDM 658X safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDM 658X shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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