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WDG 479X

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,859 mi
Last recorded48,859 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDG 479X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 48,859 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 48,849 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 48,820 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play hub (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 48,708 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 48,708 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 47,958 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 47,958 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 46,547 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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WDG 479X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WDG 479X, 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

How do I check the history of WDG 479X?

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What year was WDG 479X registered?

WDG 479X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 29 March 1982.

Is WDG 479X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDG 479X shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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