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NCF 540X

1982 Land Rover 88

Red Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,874 mi
Last recorded61,874 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCF 540X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2018 61,874 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak from feed to carburettor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 61,155 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 59,476 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 58,073 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 56,172 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 56,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 53,608 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 51,428 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 48,573 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 45,987 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 43,700 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 43,700 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 41,398 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 38,920 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 35,682 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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NCF 540X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NCF 540X, 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

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What year was NCF 540X registered?

NCF 540X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is NCF 540X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCF 540X shows 15 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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