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MJR 43X

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

6,940 mi
Last recorded6,940 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJR 43X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 6,940 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear body mounting corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all leaf springs in poor condition

Pass 22 Dec 2021 6,762 miles

Nearside Front sphere tractor joint leaking fluid

Nearside Rear corrosion to rear suspension bump stop snd bump stop missing

Nearside Rear tyre near legal limit

Offside Rear tyre cracking and nearlegal limit

corrosion near side seal not structurally effecting integrity of chassis

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2021 6,762 miles

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

Rear Outer Position lamp not working rear tail light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front sphere tractor joint leaking fluid

Nearside Rear corrosion to rear suspension bump stop snd bump stop missing

Nearside Rear tyre near legal limit

Offside Rear tyre cracking and nearlegal limit

corrosion near side seal not structurally effecting integrity of chassis

engine oil leak

transmition oil leaking out of NSR axel on to brake lining

Pass 7 Dec 2020 6,113 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 6,113 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 5,621 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 5,621 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 4,815 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 4,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 4,193 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Oil leak brake drum ()

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Nov 2017 4,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross-member (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 3,046 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 2,254 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 1,724 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 1,711 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 619 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 73,005 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 71,356 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 71,278 miles

Oil leak

front and rear body floors are starting to corrode

Fail 10 Dec 2007 71,278 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

front and rear body floors are starting to corrode

Pass 22 Nov 2006 70,701 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 70,212 miles

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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MJR 43X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MJR 43X, 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 MJR 43X registered?

MJR 43X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 20 February 1982.

Is MJR 43X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJR 43X shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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