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UEW 254X

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

49,660 mi
Last recorded49,660 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEW 254X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 49,660 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 49,660 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brake applied (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 49,156 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 48,614 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 48,614 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 48,610 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 48,610 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damage (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 47,405 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres perishing

Fail 29 Aug 2017 47,403 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 26 Aug 2016 46,366 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 46,366 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 45,672 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 45,672 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Leaf spring splayed and action impaired both rear (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.2.1f)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 45,184 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 45,184 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 43,640 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 43,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 42,506 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 42,494 miles

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

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

centre seat not fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2006 40,677 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 40,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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UEW 254X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 UEW 254X, 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 UEW 254X registered?

UEW 254X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 March 1982.

Is UEW 254X safe to buy?

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