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XVU 248X

1982 Land Rover 88

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

59,745 mi
Last recorded59,745 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVU 248X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 59,745 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 59,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 59,293 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 59,289 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 58,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 58,842 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 58,201 miles

both rear reflectors obscured,but not more than 50%

full beam warning light not working

some light scratching in windscreen

some play at steering wheel,not excessive

Fail 17 Mar 2009 58,196 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

both rear reflectors obscured,but not more than 50%

full beam warning light not working

some light scratching in windscreen

some play at steering wheel,not excessive

Pass 8 Apr 2008 57,963 miles

16% unbalance in front brake performance

Oil leak

both rear reflectors obscured ,but not more than 50%

some light scratching in windscreen.

Fail 12 Nov 2007 57,942 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

some light scratching in wind screen

Pass 16 Nov 2006 57,418 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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XVU 248X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XVU 248X, 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 XVU 248X registered?

XVU 248X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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