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WDG 957X

1982 Land Rover 88

Black Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,829 mi
Last recorded2,829 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDG 957X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 2,829 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 2,812 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2011 1,347 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 1,330 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 99,430 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 99,427 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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 957X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Black with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WDG 957X, 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 957X?

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What year was WDG 957X registered?

WDG 957X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 14 May 1982.

Is WDG 957X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDG 957X shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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