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VDL 602S

1992 Land Rover 88

Black Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,657 mi
Last recorded45,657 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 1992 Land Rover 8845,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDL 602S
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 45,657 miles

Chassis out riggers corroded

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

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

Nearside Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

fuel line to carb deterioated

Pass 11 Dec 2017 45,928 miles

Front exhaust slightly blowing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both rear outriggers corrodid

Pass 8 Dec 2016 43,714 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 43,714 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling steering arm fouling leaf spring (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Passenger's seat insecure floor mountings (6.2.A.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened all round very corroded (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 41,927 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front outrigger holed

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Rear exhaust temp repair

Steering system slightly tight on right hand lock (2.2.D.1)

both floors holed

both hub seals damp

drag link ball joint nut split pins missing

drivers seat mounting bolt loose

Fail 19 Dec 2015 41,896 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member holed by steering box mount (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front outrigger holed

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Rear exhaust temp repair

Steering system slightly tight on right hand lock (2.2.D.1)

both floors holed

both hub seals damp

drag link ball joint nut split pins missing

drivers seat mounting bolt loose

Pass 16 Dec 2014 40,026 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 37,824 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 37,791 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 35,412 miles

slight leak from both front hubs

steering slightly stiff

all body mounts rusty

all four leaf springs very rusty

bulk head rusty

exhaust system corroded,deterioating and slight blow from repair

racing harnesses fitted

repairs to o/s front floor and both rear chasis spring hanger mounts heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Aug 2012 35,377 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

body mounts rusty

bulk head rusty

exhaust rusty

rear brake back plates rusty

under body rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2011 34,296 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Several oil leaks

Slight corrosion to both footwells

Fail 30 Jun 2011 34,259 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 33,879 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 33,589 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,241 miles

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

nsr brake drum appears to be damp suspect slight leak from wheel cylinder.

Fail 21 May 2008 33,204 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nsr brake drum appears to be damp suspect slight leak from wheel cylinder.

Pass 11 May 2007 31,680 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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VDL 602S is a 1992 Land Rover 88 in Black with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 45,657 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 VDL 602S, 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 34 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VDL 602S is a 1992 Land Rover 88, first registered on 22 January 1992.

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