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WAC 495X

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

12,889 mi
Last recorded12,889 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAC 495X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 12,889 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 11,934 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 11,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 10,904 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 10,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 9,630 miles

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

general corrosion to chassis and components

Pass 5 Oct 2021 8,196 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 x holes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 5,456 miles

Nearside Front very slight hub seal leak

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 536 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 2,164 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 2,036 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 1,257 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 221 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 98,677 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 98,677 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working Both rear (1.1.A.3b)

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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WAC 495X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WAC 495X, 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 WAC 495X registered?

WAC 495X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 20 January 1982.

Is WAC 495X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAC 495X shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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