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JOW 540X

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

56,351 mi
Last recorded56,351 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOW 540X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 56,351 miles

corrosion in rear floor crossmembers

slight damage to nearside front seat belt webbing

Fail 11 Jun 2010 56,350 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

corrosion in rear floor crossmembers

slight damage to nearside front seat belt webbing

Pass 20 Mar 2009 53,387 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 53,370 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2008 51,918 miles

Oil leak

servicable accident damage to nearside rear wing

Fail 7 Jan 2008 51,916 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

damage to nearside rear wing

Pass 16 Jan 2007 50,547 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2007 50,547 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2006 48,160 miles

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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JOW 540X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JOW 540X, 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 JOW 540X registered?

JOW 540X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 24 June 1982.

Is JOW 540X safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOW 540X shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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