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HOW 152X

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

14,899 mi
Last recorded14,899 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOW 152X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 14,899 miles

Rear floor support / crossmember corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2024 14,899 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear floor support / crossmember corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2023 9,872 miles

Rear floor support corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2022 8,072 miles

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

Rear Floor support corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2022 8,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Floor support corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2021 4,753 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 176n/s 242o/s 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 4,170 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across front crossmember (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 92,632 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 92,632 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 87,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brake imbalance. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 86,029 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe across nearside rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 83,506 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 83,458 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete sticks down (3.3.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 78,439 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 72,479 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 72,479 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 65,398 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 59,151 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 53,752 miles

Load area crossmembers corroded

Offside front seat belt twisted

Fail 7 Feb 2011 53,747 miles

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

Load area crossmembers corroded

Offside front seat belt twisted

Pass 1 Feb 2010 48,520 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front registration plae deteriorating

rear brake imbalance

slight play in front propshaft universal joint

Pass 9 Feb 2009 41,435 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 32,403 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 24,313 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 14,203 miles

n/s front tyre slight out of shape

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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HOW 152X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HOW 152X, 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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HOW 152X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 23 March 1982.

Is HOW 152X safe to buy?

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