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BEH 979Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,641 mi
Last recorded69,641 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEH 979Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 69,641 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 69,637 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Dec 2012 69,564 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 69,564 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 69,037 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 66,573 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 65,295 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 65,286 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 64,639 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 61,300 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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BEH 979Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BEH 979Y, 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 BEH 979Y registered?

BEH 979Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 15 September 1982.

Is BEH 979Y safe to buy?

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