MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,250 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Nearside front upper swivel pin/bearing assy worn.
Nearside rear tyre wall cut
Slight corrosion on offside and nearside front bulkhead panels.
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.
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for VLW 125X shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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