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XWY 801X

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

65,180 mi
Last recorded65,180 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWY 801X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 65,180 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 65,180 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 65,123 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 65,115 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 65,115 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 65,115 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 65,115 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour suspect engine oil (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened delaminating and swollen (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 65,115 miles

all tyres perished

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 65,115 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

all tyres perished

Pass 30 Jan 2012 65,012 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 64,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 64,469 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 64,469 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 63,369 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

dry and rusty onm chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition

slight metal fatigue on chassis,body,floors and sills

Fail 8 Aug 2009 63,369 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

dry and rusty onm chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition

slight metal fatigue on chassis,body,floors and sills

Pass 12 Aug 2008 63,283 miles

Oil leak

signs of corrosion through out vehicle

Fail 11 Aug 2008 63,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

signs of corrosion through out vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2007 62,623 miles

ALL CHASSIS RAILLS CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2005 62,438 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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XWY 801X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 XWY 801X, 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 XWY 801X registered?

XWY 801X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 March 1982.

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