MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,294 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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off road use
over size tyres fitted
Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
off road vechicle
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
car dirty
off road use
Oil leak
car dirty
off road use
Centre Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
o/s/f floor excessively corroded but not within 30cm of any prescribed areas
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
o/s/f floor excessively corroded but not within 30cm of any prescribed areas
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MEC 157X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 MEC 157X, 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 MEC 157X?
You can check the full history of MEC 157X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was MEC 157X registered?
MEC 157X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 7 May 1982.
Is MEC 157X safe to buy?
The MOT history for MEC 157X shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does MEC 157X have outstanding finance?
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