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HCR 543X

1982 Land Rover 88

Cream Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

40,932 mi
Last recorded40,932 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCR 543X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 40,932 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 40,932 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 40,906 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 40,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2019 40,795 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 40,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 40,740 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 40,730 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 40,667 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 40,656 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 40,367 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT HUB SEALS SLIGHT LEAK

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

SLIGHT LEAK TO NEARSIDE REAR HUB

Pass 19 Sep 2014 40,069 miles

nearside rear hub seal slight leak

slight weap on front hub seals

Pass 23 Aug 2013 39,990 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 39,287 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 39,285 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2011 37,706 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 37,182 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2010 37,182 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Coolant leak

No lights fitted at time of test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2008 36,908 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2008 36,908 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2007 36,454 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 36,454 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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HCR 543X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Cream with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HCR 543X, 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 HCR 543X registered?

HCR 543X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 19 February 1982.

Is HCR 543X safe to buy?

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