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MEC 157X

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,294 mi
Last recorded54,294 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEC 157X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 54,294 miles

off road use

over size tyres fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 53,039 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 51,867 miles

off road vechicle

Fail 10 Apr 2013 50,628 miles

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

car dirty

off road use

Pass 10 Apr 2013 50,628 miles

Oil leak

car dirty

off road use

Fail 28 Mar 2012 49,250 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,250 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 47,883 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 46,485 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 45,312 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 44,172 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f floor excessively corroded but not within 30cm of any prescribed areas

Fail 14 Mar 2008 44,167 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 43,333 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 43,179 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 43,179 miles

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.

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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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?

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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.

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