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LUI 9258

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

215,465 mi
Last recorded215,465 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUI 9258
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 215,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 214,546 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 213,102 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 210,901 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 205,899 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 200,805 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 195,331 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Aug 2018 187,150 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 173,231 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 147,568 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 119,887 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 106,870 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 156,204 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 155,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 147,578 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 138,946 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 135,367 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 130,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 130,507 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 126,342 miles

Oil/grease leaking onto n/s/f brake disc.

Fail 8 Aug 2008 126,342 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil/grease leaking onto n/s/f brake disc.

Pass 28 Jul 2007 124,490 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 124,489 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 122,553 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 122,549 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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LUI 9258 is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LUI 9258, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LUI 9258?

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What year was LUI 9258 registered?

LUI 9258 is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 27 January 1982.

Is LUI 9258 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUI 9258 shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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