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HWP 287X

1982 Land Rover 88

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,631 mi
Last recorded39,631 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWP 287X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 39,631 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2018 39,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight corrosion in chassis

Pass 17 Jul 2017 39,219 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 39,217 miles

Brake performance not tested leaking pipe (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 39,172 miles

chassis undersealed covering components

rear tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 24 Oct 2014 39,079 miles

chassis corrading

Fail 15 Oct 2014 39,042 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chassis corrading

Pass 31 Oct 2013 38,957 miles

chassi rusting

Fail 29 Oct 2013 38,957 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

chassi rusting

Pass 9 Oct 2012 38,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chassis corroading

front and rear diff oil leaks

tyres perishing

Pass 12 Oct 2011 37,754 miles

Battery insecure

centre crossmember corroading

front hub seals slight leak

slight bind offside front

tyres perishing

Fail 12 Oct 2011 37,754 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

centre crossmember corroading

front hub seals slight leak

slight bind offside front

tyres perishing

Fail 10 Sep 2011 37,754 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres perishing

centre cross member corroaded

hub seals slight leak os/ns

Pass 21 Aug 2006 37,646 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 37,646 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 37,025 miles

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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HWP 287X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HWP 287X, 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 HWP 287X registered?

HWP 287X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 8 January 1982.

Is HWP 287X safe to buy?

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