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VTA 801X

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

65,567 mi
Last recorded65,567 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTA 801X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 65,567 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axle check strap broken

Nearside Rear bump stop mising

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

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

Offside Rear axle check strap broken

Offside Rear bump stop mising

Fail 18 Nov 2022 65,567 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axle check strap broken

Nearside Rear bump stop mising

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

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

Offside Rear axle check strap broken

Offside Rear bump stop mising

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 63,856 miles

Nearside Rear axle strap broken

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

Offside Rear axle strap broken

hazard warning lights not working

Fail 13 Jul 2021 63,855 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axle strap broken

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

Offside Rear axle strap broken

hazard warning lights not working

Pass 13 May 2020 63,522 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 63,522 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 63,352 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jul 2017 63,348 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 63,138 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 7 Jul 2016 63,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 23 Apr 2015 62,557 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 62,557 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 62,445 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 62,445 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 62,326 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 62,049 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 61,627 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 61,073 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 60,582 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 62,224 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 62,224 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2007 59,409 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 58,807 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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VTA 801X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol 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 VTA 801X, 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 VTA 801X registered?

VTA 801X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 23 February 1982.

Is VTA 801X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTA 801X 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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