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JES 597X

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,352 mi
Last recorded58,352 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJES 597X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 58,352 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 58,352 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 58,188 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 57,303 miles

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective transfer box mounting ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 57,303 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective transfer box mounting ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 57,307 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 57,307 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2013 57,303 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 57,303 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 57,303 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 57,303 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 57,303 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 57,303 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 56,835 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 56,835 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 56,634 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 55,955 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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JES 597X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JES 597X, 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 JES 597X registered?

JES 597X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 7 April 1982.

Is JES 597X safe to buy?

The MOT history for JES 597X shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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