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AHG 791Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

81,389 mi
Last recorded81,389 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHG 791Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 81,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 81,135 miles

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

manufactures Sharpe edge top of windscreen roof mount bracket

Fail 17 Oct 2016 81,135 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

manufactures Sharpe edge top of wind screen

Pass 22 Oct 2015 80,821 miles

Offside front Tyre has a nail in tread.

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Fail 20 Oct 2015 111,698 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering X member corroded as marked (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front Tyre has a nail in tread.

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 80,625 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 80,150 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 80,150 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 79,739 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 79,303 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 79,303 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 78,002 miles

battery insecure

childseat fitted nsf seat

globe seals leaking

minor exhaust blow

oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2010 78,002 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

child seat fitted nsf

globe seals leaking

oil leak

slight exhaust blow from rear

Pass 12 Oct 2009 77,115 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 77,115 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

all shock absorber bushes perished and splitting

both front hub seals leaking

dampness around both front shock absorbers

exhaust system corroded

freeplay at steering wheel

offside mirror glass cracked

oil leaks

underside of vehicle corroded and repaired

Pass 18 Sep 2006 76,670 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 76,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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AHG 791Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AHG 791Y, 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

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What year was AHG 791Y registered?

AHG 791Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 16 December 1982.

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