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HCJ 528X

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

84,913 mi
Last recorded84,913 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCJ 528X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 84,913 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 84,913 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 84,689 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 84,079 miles

engine oil leak and gearbox oil leak

exhaust silencer corroded and held on by wire with silicone on it

front numberplate weathered

offside front axle leaking oil

offside front tyre outer edge worn low

offside trackend rubber perished

rear numberplate cracked

slight play front prop shaft uj

slight play steering box

Pass 5 Jan 2016 83,653 miles

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

all trackend dust boots perished

engine oil leak and gearbox

rear silencer corroded

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Fail 22 Dec 2015 83,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

all trackend dust boots perished

engine oil leak and gearbox

rear silencer corroded

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jun 2014 82,979 miles

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

front nearside tyre perished and low tread 2mm

front offside tyre outer edge worn

rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 82,613 miles

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

Coolant leak

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 19 Apr 2011 81,814 miles

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

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

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

both front indicator lenes starting to fade

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Fail 14 Apr 2011 81,810 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both front indicator lenes starting to fade

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 Apr 2010 80,985 miles

NS front wheel odd (not matching)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2010 80,985 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

NS front wheel odd (not matching)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2010 80,985 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both swivel hubs leaking oil

NS front wheel not matching, tyre perished.

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2009 80,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 80,981 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 78,574 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2007 78,574 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2006 76,685 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 76,648 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HCJ 528X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 HCJ 528X, 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 HCJ 528X registered?

HCJ 528X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 January 1982.

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