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VJO 627X

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,463 mi
Last recorded24,463 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJO 627X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 24,463 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 24,460 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 24,418 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2016 24,240 miles

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

Signs of under body corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2015 24,134 miles

brake light switch repaired with tape

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 23,712 miles

All track rod end rubber boots deteriorating

Front and rear sections of exhaust rusty

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear hub assembly damp

Signs of corrosion to leaf springs

Signs of underbody/chassis corrosion

Slight play in steering linkage

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 23,712 miles

All track rod end rubber boots deteriorating

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front and rear sections of exhaust rusty

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear hub assembly damp

Signs of corrosion to leaf springs

Signs of underbody/chassis corrosion

Slight play in steering linkage

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 22,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 22,577 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2012 22,131 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2012 22,131 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2011 21,843 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 21,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 21,417 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 21,417 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,718 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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VJO 627X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VJO 627X, 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 VJO 627X registered?

VJO 627X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 20 January 1982.

Is VJO 627X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJO 627X shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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