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XWR 688X

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,252 mi
Last recorded91,252 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWR 688X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 91,252 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 91,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower seat belt mount corroded

Nearside Rear tyre low and perishing

Offside Front Lower seat belt mount corroded

Offside Front tyre low and perishing

Offside Rear tyre low and perishing

Fail 25 Oct 2017 91,168 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower seat belt mount corroded

Nearside Rear tyre low and perishing

Offside Front Lower seat belt mount corroded

Offside Front tyre low and perishing

Offside Rear tyre low and perishing

Pass 1 Sep 2006 90,362 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 90,349 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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XWR 688X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XWR 688X, 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

How do I check the history of XWR 688X?

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What year was XWR 688X registered?

XWR 688X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 19 January 1982.

Is XWR 688X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWR 688X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XWR 688X have outstanding finance?

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