MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,693 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
general corrosion to underside and chassis
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
general corrosion to underside and chassis
both front axle hubs leaking oil
both front tyres cracking
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
both front axle hubs leaking oil
both front tyres cracking
front hub seals leaking slightly
front hub seals leaking slightly
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
front hub seals leaking slightly
registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight leak from swivel housing seals
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight leak from swivel housing seals
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
brake survo test indicates slight movement on brake pedal during survo test
nearside front brake pipe appears to be kinked but unable to view close enough to be certain
noise from both front wheel bearings
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
brake survo test indicates a slight movement on brake pedal during servo test
nearside front brake pipe appears kinked unable to see full extent to be certain
noise in both front wheel bearings
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
o/s front outrigger bracket rusty
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PAF 126X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 PAF 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 PAF 126X registered?
PAF 126X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1982.
Is PAF 126X safe to buy?
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