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OAK 679X

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

28,769 mi
Last recorded28,769 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAK 679X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 28,769 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Mar 2015 28,204 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 27,484 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED IN MUD CAN NOT BE FULLY INSPECTED

Fail 2 Nov 2010 27,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED IN MUD CAN NOT BE FULLY INSPECTED

Pass 27 Oct 2009 27,467 miles

underside covered in mud cant be fully inspected

Fail 20 Oct 2009 27,467 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

UNDER SIDE COVERED IN MUD CAN NOT BE FULLY INSPECTED

Pass 25 Oct 2008 25,524 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 25,514 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 24,041 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 24,032 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

o/s and n/s front mirrors cracked

rear axle o/s u bolt damaged slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2006 21,830 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both sides mirror glass cracked

clutch slipping badly !

o/s/r spring u bolt damaged

rear silencer temp mounts fitted

tail pipe catching on rear cross member

Fail 11 Oct 2006 21,830 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both sides mirror glass cracked

clutch slipping badly !

o/s/r spring u bolt damaged

rear silencer temp mounts fitted

tail pipe catching on rear cross member

Fail 3 Oct 2006 21,801 miles

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

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

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

Front Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

both sides door mirror glass's cracked

clutch slipping & won't dis-engage intermit

o/s/r spring u bolt damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2005 16,939 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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OAK 679X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OAK 679X, 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 OAK 679X registered?

OAK 679X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 8 January 1982.

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