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VRU 956X

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,728 mi
Last recorded60,728 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRU 956X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 60,728 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 60,432 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 60,097 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 59,991 miles

CHASSI AND UNDER BODY SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 59,090 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 59,090 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 57,252 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 57,252 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 55,118 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 55,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 55,118 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 53,598 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear bump stop starting to fall off

Fail 11 Jan 2011 53,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear bump stop starting to fall off

Pass 8 Jan 2010 51,683 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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VRU 956X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VRU 956X, 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 VRU 956X registered?

VRU 956X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 11 May 1982.

Is VRU 956X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRU 956X shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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