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XWK 739X

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,168 mi
Last recorded16,168 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWK 739X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 16,168 miles

Front spring shackle bushes worn both sides.

Front swivel seals leaking slightly.

Front wiper blades smearing.

Nearside Front tyre wall starting to crack.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play.

Slight play in steering box.

Pass 14 Jun 2021 16,018 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various oil leaks

Pass 8 Nov 2019 15,778 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 14,785 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 14,030 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 13,241 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 12,502 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 10,717 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 8,197 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 6,554 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 6,526 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Battery loose

Exhaust front pipe loose

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 5,192 miles

Nearside front hub swivel leaking oil

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front hub swivel bearings slightly worn

Offside rear bump stop missing

Offside rear suspension level low

Offside wing indicator repeater not working

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2012 5,178 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust front pipe loose

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front hub swivel leaking oil

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front hub swivel bearings slightly worn

Offside rear bump stop missing

Offside rear suspension level low

Offside wing indicator repeater not working

Oil leak

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 3,551 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 3,551 miles

Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 99,212 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 99,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 96,031 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 96,029 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak from o/s/r hub

Fail 20 Feb 2008 96,013 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 92,752 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 92,752 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 90,667 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 90,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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XWK 739X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XWK 739X, 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 XWK 739X registered?

XWK 739X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 14 May 1982.

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The MOT history for XWK 739X shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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