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LAE 630X

1982 Land Rover 88

Brown Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

5,305 mi
Last recorded5,305 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAE 630X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 5,305 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross Beam Front of Axle (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Oil Leak Engine Area

Rear Fuel Tank Bracket Corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2022 9,558 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox, axles (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside front hub seal leaking slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2021 4,890 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front hub seals leaking slightly

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 3 Aug 2020 3,841 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front sliding joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front axle hub seals leaking slightly

no doors fitted

no windscreen fitted

rear axle oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2020 3,718 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front pipe broken at joint with rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively sliding joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

nearside front hub seal leaking oil slightly

no doors fitted

no windscreen fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2019 98,759 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

slight play in nearside rear wheel/hub

Pass 22 Jun 2018 97,736 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 96,807 miles

Both front tyre walls cracking.

Near-side wiper blade split on end.

Offside door mirror glass cracked on outer edge

Fail 5 Jul 2016 96,807 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Both front tyre walls cracking.

Near-side wiper blade split on end.

Offside door mirror glass cracked on outer edge

Pass 19 May 2015 94,623 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2015 94,623 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 91,360 miles

Both rear tyre treads starting to crack.

Near-side mirror glass cracked in right-hand lower corner; rear view not affected.

Pre-test temporary repair on centre section of exhaust.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust/tail pipe out-let heavily corroded.

Rear prop-shaft U.J. worn.

Small cut in inner wall of off-side rear tyre.

Fail 13 Jun 2014 91,360 miles

Both rear tyre treads starting to crack.

Near-side mirror glass cracked in right-hand lower corner; rear view not affected.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pre-test temporary repair on centre section of exhaust.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust/tail pipe out-let heavily corroded.

Rear prop-shaft U.J. worn.

Small cut in inner wall of off-side rear tyre.

Fail 8 May 2014 91,349 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Hand brake on minimum efficiency.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pre-test temporary repair to centre section of exhaust system.

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Signs of fluid leak at master cylinder/ servo joint.

Pass 15 May 2013 89,268 miles

Both front tractor joints leaking.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Main beam tell tail not working.

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 30 Apr 2013 89,256 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both front tractor joints leaking.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Main beam tell tail not working.

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 17 Apr 2012 87,926 miles

Both tractor joints leaking.

Free movement in rear prop shaft U.J.

Fail 14 Apr 2012 87,925 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Both tractor joints leaking.

Free movement in rear prop shaft U.J.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 86,609 miles

Front foot brake inbalanced by 20%

Oil leak from steering box and steering idler.

Oil leaking from both tractor joints.

Fail 23 Apr 2011 86,608 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Front foot brake inbalanced by 20%

Oil leak from steering box and steering idler.

Oil leaking from both tractor joints.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 84,634 miles

Front foot brake inbalanced by 22%

Oil leak from steering box and both tractor joints.

Fail 22 Apr 2010 84,624 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front foot brake inbalanced by 22%

Oil leak from steering box and both tractor joints.

Pass 18 Apr 2009 81,671 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 78,769 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 76,960 miles

both front glan seals leaking

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroeded

Pass 6 Sep 2005 72,933 miles

seat belts fraying

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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LAE 630X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Brown with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LAE 630X, 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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LAE 630X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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