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OUX 126X

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

48,302 mi
Last recorded48,302 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUX 126X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 48,302 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 47,691 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 46,330 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 46,318 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 45,586 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively sliding joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

drivers door in poor condition

Fail 5 Jun 2018 45,586 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively sliding joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

drivers door in poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2017 45,034 miles

All leaf springs corroding

All tyres perishing and splitting, especially walls

Corrosion to nearside & offside inner wheel arches

Drivers door corroding, centre

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front tailpipe area + corroded (7.1.2)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn Front u/j ()

Front wipers smearing slightly

General chassis corrosion, part undersealed

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak, engine area

Fail 12 Jun 2017 45,034 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp By indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp not working Nearside & offside, depending if position lights are on (1.2.1b)

All leaf springs corroding

All tyres perishing and splitting, especially walls

Corrosion to nearside & offside inner wheel arches

Drivers door corroding, centre

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front tailpipe area + corroded (7.1.2)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn Front u/j ()

Front wipers smearing slightly

General chassis corrosion, part undersealed

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak, engine area

Pass 20 Jun 2016 44,337 miles

All tyres seriously perished and starting to tear

Electrical spark from 4WD lever when starting

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak, engine area

Fail 13 Jun 2016 44,337 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear section (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

All tyres seriously perished and starting to tear

Electrical spark from 4WD lever when starting

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak, engine area

Pass 10 Jun 2015 43,905 miles

advanced wear offside track rod end

Fail 10 Jun 2015

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advanced wear offside track rod end

Pass 9 Jun 2014 43,177 miles

advanced wear offside track rod end

slight exhaust blow centre exhaust joint

Fail 9 Jun 2014 43,177 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advanced wear offside track rod end

slight exhaust blow centre exhaust joint

Pass 5 Jun 2013 41,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 May 2013 41,699 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 41,678 miles

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

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 16 Apr 2010 41,575 miles

NSR chassis area weak with corrosion.

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 41,575 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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OUX 126X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 OUX 126X, 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 OUX 126X registered?

OUX 126X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 25 March 1982.

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