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MUH 161X

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,570 mi
Last recorded41,570 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUH 161X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 41,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 41,562 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 41,562 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 41,562 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 41,560 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near front spring rear hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 41,560 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 41,560 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis near hanger bracket (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 41,560 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 41,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 41,560 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 41,560 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 41,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near-side door mirror glass cracks

Pass 12 Oct 2012 41,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 41,559 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 41,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 40,865 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 40,448 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 39,912 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 39,346 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 37,910 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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MUH 161X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MUH 161X, 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 MUH 161X registered?

MUH 161X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 18 February 1982.

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