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WBW 839X

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

29,010 mi
Last recorded29,010 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBW 839X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 29,010 miles

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both joints of rear shaft. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre in poor cond & tread low (5.2.3 (e))

both o/s bump stops missing

mid chassis in general poor cond.

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Jan 2020 29,010 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s mid chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both joints of rear shaft. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre in poor cond & tread low (5.2.3 (e))

both o/s bump stops missing

mid chassis in general poor cond.

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2018 29,003 miles

all four tyres in poor cond & badly perished

both o/s bump stops missing

mid chassis in general poor cond.

Fail 4 Oct 2018 28,998 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength six areas on n/s chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired n/s/f chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

all four tyres in poor cond & badly perished

both o/s bump stops missing

mid chassis in general poor cond.

Pass 5 Aug 2017 28,981 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis near exhaust (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 28,670 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 28,144 miles

both front swivels leaking oil

engine leaking oil

front diff leaking oil

nearside floor corroded

offside front inner wing insecure

transfer box leaking oil

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 28,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside front inner wing insecure

transfer box leaking oil

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

both front swivels leaking oil

engine leaking oil

front diff leaking oil

nearside floor corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 27,294 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY CORRODED AND RUSTY

O/S SIDE INNER WING GUARD INSECURE

Fail 22 Aug 2013 27,285 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY CORRODED AND RUSTY

O/S SIDE INNER WING GUARD INSECURE

Pass 27 Jul 2011 27,261 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 27,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 26,380 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 26,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 23,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside floor pan outer skin corroded.

Fail 17 Nov 2008 23,873 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside floor pan outer skin corroded.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 19,753 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 19,720 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

corrosion around nearside seat belt attachment

Fail 11 Oct 2007 19,638 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

corrosion around nearside seat belt attachment

Pass 12 Oct 2006 13,532 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 13,532 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 8,713 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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WBW 839X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WBW 839X, 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 WBW 839X registered?

WBW 839X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 April 1982.

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