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XLM 873X

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,281 mi
Last recorded88,281 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLM 873X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 88,281 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 88,281 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 88,018 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 88,018 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 87,751 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 87,415 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 87,031 miles

oil leaks from engine & gearbox

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 18 Aug 2014 86,582 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 86,582 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust loose to manifold

Pass 20 Aug 2013 86,108 miles

o/s/f tyre badly perished, n/s/f poor

Fail 20 Aug 2013 86,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f tyre badly perished, n/s/f poor

Pass 30 Aug 2012 85,710 miles

leaf springs becoming poor/poor condition

n/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r shock absorber dust cover corroded

rear bump stops missing

Pass 23 Aug 2011 85,270 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Propshaft component defective

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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XLM 873X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XLM 873X, 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

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What year was XLM 873X registered?

XLM 873X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 April 1982.

Is XLM 873X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLM 873X shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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