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PHG 968X

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

23,269 mi
Last recorded23,269 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHG 968X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2023 23,269 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 23,164 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 22,680 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH NEARSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2013 21,110 miles

Both front and N/S/R tyres starting to perish

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 1 Aug 2012 18,809 miles

Both front and N/S/R tyres perished

O/S/F brake back plate damp

Fail 31 Jul 2012 18,809 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Both front and N/S/R tyres perished

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

O/S/F brake back plate damp

Fail 31 Jul 2012 18,809 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Both front and N/S/R tyres perished.

O/S/F brake back plate damp

Pass 19 Jul 2011 15,459 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 10,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 10,693 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 10,352 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 9,965 miles

All front metal brake pipes corroding & just meet criteria

Front hubs damp

Oil leak

Slight freeplay at steering wheel (within limits)

Whole chassis corroding & many welded repairs etc

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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PHG 968X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 PHG 968X, 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 PHG 968X registered?

PHG 968X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 5 February 1982.

Is PHG 968X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHG 968X shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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