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VFH 63X

1982 Land Rover 88

Black Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,083 mi
Last recorded90,083 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFH 63X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 90,083 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 90,059 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 90,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 89,595 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive fuel lift pump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 89,595 miles

Central Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing nearside and offside (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive fuel lift pump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2015 89,595 miles

Nearside wing mirror missing

Fail 14 Dec 2015 89,595 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play and rough (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b)

Offside Stop lamp not working and side light too bright (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside wing mirror missing

Pass 13 Jul 2013 89,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 89,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2006 85,058 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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VFH 63X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Black with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VFH 63X, 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 VFH 63X registered?

VFH 63X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 5 March 1982.

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