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BCD 891Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,698 mi
Last recorded77,698 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCD 891Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 77,698 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion starting in chassis ns os front and rear areas

slight corrosion starting in exhaust

Pass 25 Feb 2022 77,065 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive *hub seal* (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive *hub seal* (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 77,065 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive *hub seal* (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive *hub seal* (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 75,885 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported On top of chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 75,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported On top of chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 75,601 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 75,578 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 75,352 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 75,343 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 71,629 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 71,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 70,136 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 70,131 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 71,028 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake back plate is slightly damp with oil/fluid

slight play at both front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Dec 2014 69,125 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 68,134 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 67,400 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 65,934 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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BCD 891Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BCD 891Y, 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 BCD 891Y registered?

BCD 891Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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