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VJO 911X

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,299 mi
Last recorded29,299 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJO 911X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 29,299 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 29,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 29,068 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 27,957 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 24,634 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 24,634 miles

Central Steering locking device missing frist joint from steering colume (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in seat box (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2015 24,455 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 23,903 miles

Full exhaust system corroded

General chassis corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 23 Jan 2013 23,903 miles

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Full exhaust system corroded

General chassis corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 1 Jul 2011 22,298 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front lower seatbelt bolts no washers fitted and bolt heads sunk into belts

nearside rear body mounting bolts slightly loose

Fail 29 Jun 2011 22,297 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 22,296 miles

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

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Both front lower seatbelt bolts - no washers fitted and bolt heads sunk into belt

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear body mounting bolts slightly loose

Quite a lot of corrosion around numerous points on body

Quite a lot of corrosion around seatbelt mounting areas

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 19,804 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 19,798 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 17,902 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 911X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VJO 911X, 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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VJO 911X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 11 February 1982.

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