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AFX 251Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,858 mi
Last recorded34,858 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFX 251Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 34,858 miles

Exhaust noisy Non standard system - slightly noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 34,132 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 32,556 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 32,554 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2020 30,300 miles

All 4 Leaf Springs Corroded & Swollen

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/16 110/108T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/16 110/108T (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 30,275 miles

Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/16 110/108T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering component casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork Steering Idler Insecure (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 Leaf Springs Corroded & Swollen

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/16 110/108T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/16 110/108T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 27,532 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

all 4 leaf springs showing signs of age

Fail 16 Apr 2019 27,523 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering pivot through chassis lose (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

all 4 leaf springs showing signs of age

Pass 12 Apr 2018 24,999 miles

Central Front prop uj play

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play drop arm through chassis (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 24,944 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Central Front prop uj play

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play drop arm through chassis (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 21,100 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 21,093 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 16,763 miles

Centre Front prop uj has plate

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 12,100 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 12,098 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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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AFX 251Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AFX 251Y, 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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AFX 251Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 October 1982.

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