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VRY 278X

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

37,399 mi
Last recorded37,399 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRY 278X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 37,399 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 32,648 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 29,965 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery box corroded but battery secure

Fail 14 Oct 2020 29,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated gear oil leaking from backplate seal (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery box corroded but battery secure

Pass 15 Jul 2019 29,240 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Offside Front outer hub seal leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 28,971 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2017 28,450 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 28,450 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake drum contaminated with brake fluid,dripping out (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 27,849 miles

battery box corroded

slight leak nearside front swivel housing

slight oil leak nearside rear hub seal

Pass 19 Jun 2015 27,010 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 27,010 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 26,515 miles

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

slight leak from nearside front swivel housing

Fail 13 Jun 2014 26,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

slight leak from nearside front swivel housing

Pass 9 Apr 2013 25,820 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 25,818 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 25,408 miles

n/s wiper plade split

Fail 19 Apr 2012 25,403 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s wiper plade split

Pass 4 Oct 2010 25,243 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 25,243 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 15,279 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 15,279 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2007 11,519 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 88,709 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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VRY 278X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VRY 278X, 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 VRY 278X registered?

VRY 278X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 9 March 1982.

Is VRY 278X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRY 278X shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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