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HCA 72X

1982 Land Rover 88

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,708 mi
Last recorded60,708 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCA 72X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 60,708 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

under vehicle floor slightly corroded

vehicle chassis slightly corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2011 60,701 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

under vehicle floor slightly corroded

vehicle chassis slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2010 60,140 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 60,140 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 59,967 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 59,790 miles

Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 59,790 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 59,475 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 59,475 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

battery insecure

large oil leaks

vehicle covered in mud please for next mot could you please clean of as all items tested are harder to inspect thank you

water pump bearings collapsed

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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HCA 72X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HCA 72X, 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

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What year was HCA 72X registered?

HCA 72X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 11 June 1982.

Is HCA 72X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCA 72X shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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