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XKE 642X

1982 Land Rover 88

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

14,330 mi
Last recorded14,330 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKE 642X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 14,330 miles

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

Front Windscreen washers not working

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 14,330 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen washers not working

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 14,330 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 14,330 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 14,330 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal starting to leak but ok at time of test

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

brake pipes poor

Fail 22 Jul 2020 14,330 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Leaf spring seriously weakened broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hub seal starting to leak but ok at time of test

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

brake pipes poor

Pass 13 Aug 2019 14,330 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged all (1.1.11 (c))

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened all rusty (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear hub seal slight leak

Fail 13 Aug 2019 14,330 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged all (1.1.11 (c))

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened all rusty (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear hub seal slight leak

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 14,330 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 14,330 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 14,330 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 14,300 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 14,330 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 14,330 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 14,330 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 14,330 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 14,330 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 14,330 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 14,330 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 14,330 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 14,036 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 13,782 miles

suspension very little movement

Fail 29 Oct 2007 13,782 miles

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

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

suspension very little movement

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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XKE 642X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XKE 642X, 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 XKE 642X registered?

XKE 642X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 April 1982.

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