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OUX 550X

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

25,149 mi
Last recorded25,149 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUX 550X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2013 25,149 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front propshaft sliding joint gaiter split

Pass 9 Dec 2013 25,149 miles

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

Oil leak

front propshaft sliding joint gaiter split

Fail 22 Nov 2013 25,074 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

front prop sliding joint gaiter split

no plate lamp dim

Pass 8 Dec 2012 21,399 miles

n/s front hub seal leaking grease

n/s rear lower shock absorber bush is worn

Fail 3 Dec 2012 21,367 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s front hub seal leaking grease

n/s rear lower shock absorber bush is worn

Pass 13 Dec 2011 18,759 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 18,707 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 14,626 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 14,621 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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 550X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 550X, 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 OUX 550X registered?

OUX 550X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 March 1982.

Is OUX 550X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUX 550X shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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