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VLW 125X

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,250 mi
Last recorded70,250 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLW 125X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 70,250 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 70,249 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 70,243 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 70,237 miles

Nearside front upper swivel pin/bearing assy worn.

Nearside rear tyre wall cut

Slight corrosion on offside and nearside front bulkhead panels.

Fail 24 Sep 2013 70,237 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside front upper swivel pin/bearing assy worn.

Nearside rear tyre wall cut

Slight corrosion on offside and nearside front bulkhead panels.

Pass 19 May 2010 70,226 miles

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

o/s/r road spring starting to get weak

Fail 14 May 2010 70,225 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

o/s/r road spring starting to get weak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 69,918 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2009 69,916 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

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

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

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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VLW 125X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VLW 125X, 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

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What year was VLW 125X registered?

VLW 125X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 27 January 1982.

Is VLW 125X safe to buy?

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