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WFX 56X

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,315 mi
Last recorded78,315 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFX 56X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 78,315 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 77,970 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 66,840 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 10,595 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 10,257 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 10,252 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 66,840 miles

both rear shock bottom bush's perished

engine oil soaked

Pass 23 Apr 2012 66,840 miles

Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring shackle pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Apr 2011 145,235 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 4,792 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 66,840 miles

chassis corroded

free play steering wheel

front and rear shocker bushes perished

front diff noisy

movement in steering system

Fail 22 Apr 2010 66,840 miles

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

chassis corroded

free play steering wheel

front and rear shocker bushes perished

front diff noisy

movement in steering system

Pass 20 Apr 2009 66,840 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 66,840 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 66,840 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 66,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 66,840 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 66,840 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

under body muddy

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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WFX 56X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WFX 56X, 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 WFX 56X registered?

WFX 56X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 13 May 1982.

Is WFX 56X safe to buy?

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