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WBJ 780X

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,851 mi
Last recorded8,851 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBJ 780X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 8,851 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 8,195 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 7,323 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 6,904 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 6,700 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 5,938 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 4,925 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 4,240 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 4,238 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 3,717 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 2,982 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 2,175 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 424 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

slight play in both front swivel housings

Fail 5 Oct 2011 419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s/f tyre perished

slight play in both front swivel housings

Pass 6 Aug 2009 199 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front tyres badly cracking

dampness on both front back plates and nearside rear back plate

nearside rear and offside front limited brake pipe securing clips

nearside rear tyre cracking

slight brake pull to offside on brake test

slight damage nearside rear brake pipe

Fail 20 Jul 2009 199 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres badly cracking

dampness on all brake back plates

nearside front chassis arm corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2008 99,860 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 99,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 98,855 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 98,838 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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WBJ 780X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WBJ 780X, 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 WBJ 780X registered?

WBJ 780X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 March 1982.

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