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PET 268X

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

146,905 mi
Last recorded146,905 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPET 268X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 146,905 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 139,980 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 137,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play seal leaking (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 136,293 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 132,047 miles

Nearside Front hub seal slightly leaking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 128,597 miles

CLUTCH PEDDLE RUBBER SPLIT

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 126,222 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 122,730 miles

Advise play in of side plus nearside front top and bottom sphere bearings .

Pass 21 Dec 2017 119,065 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 108,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 108,953 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 97,384 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 86,372 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both sides rear shockers bushes slightly worn

Pass 20 Sep 2013 75,922 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2013 75,922 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 28,590 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch pedal anti slip worn

Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,954 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 435,977 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f swivel hub leaking

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 2 Sep 2009 34,929 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 22,067 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 133,760 miles

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

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

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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PET 268X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PET 268X, 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 PET 268X registered?

PET 268X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 May 1982.

Is PET 268X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PET 268X shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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