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VDG 850X

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,038 mi
Last recorded43,038 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDG 850X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 43,038 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 42,986 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drag link end ball joint dust cover at drop arm, slightly deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg, marked in yellow on outer O/S/F chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 42,612 miles

General underside has a level of corrosion all over.

Nearside Rear outrigger

Fail 10 Jul 2017 42,612 miles

General underside has a level of corrosion all over.

Nearside Rear outrigger

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 41,178 miles

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

Nearside Front FLOOR CORRODED.

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS.

Pass 1 Aug 2015 40,381 miles

Chassis corroding

Fail 9 Jul 2015 40,375 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Chassis corroding.

STRONGLY ADVISE;OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS MOUNTED OUTRIGGER CORRODED.

Pass 12 Jul 2014 38,709 miles

corrosion on out riggers

Pass 29 Jul 2013 37,510 miles

Passenger side front out rigger coroaded , strongly advise

Pass 11 Jul 2012 36,141 miles

Nearside front outrigger corroded.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 34,891 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 34,299 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 30,850 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 26,989 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 26,989 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 26,963 miles

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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VDG 850X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VDG 850X, 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

How do I check the history of VDG 850X?

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What year was VDG 850X registered?

VDG 850X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 20 January 1982.

Is VDG 850X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDG 850X shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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