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NVK 131X

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

26,684 mi
Last recorded26,684 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVK 131X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2024 26,684 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Unable to check wheel bearing due to the severity of brake bind

Pass 1 Aug 2022 26,176 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 25,979 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 25,837 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 25,718 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 25,499 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on panel on n/s/f inner wheelarch

Pass 2 Jun 2017 25,302 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 May 2017 25,299 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 May 2016 24,895 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 24,883 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 May 2015 24,614 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 24,170 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 24,170 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 23,873 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 23,180 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 23,180 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 22,599 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust support deteriated

extansive repairs to chassis

near side front brake slightly tight to turn

Pass 16 Dec 2010 22,599 miles

centre exhaust support deteriated

extansive repairs to chassis

near side front brake slightly tight to turn

Pass 22 May 2009 22,020 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 21,742 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 20,380 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 19,556 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 19,556 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2005 17,305 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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NVK 131X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NVK 131X, 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 NVK 131X registered?

NVK 131X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 June 1982.

Is NVK 131X safe to buy?

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