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HGB 561X

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,813 mi
Last recorded17,813 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGB 561X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 17,813 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2011 14,424 miles

steering box leaking oil

Both front hubs leaking oil

Engine coolant leak

Fail 14 Nov 2011 14,424 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Both front hubs leaking oil

Engine coolant leak

steering box leaking oil

Fail 26 Sep 2011 14,418 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front swivel hubs leaking fluid

Hi beam tell tale inop

Water pump leaking

Pass 22 Jun 2010 13,538 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 13,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 13,031 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 13,024 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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HGB 561X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HGB 561X, 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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HGB 561X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 13 July 1982.

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