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BFH 540Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,657 mi
Last recorded11,657 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFH 540Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 11,657 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 11,593 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 11,387 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 10,819 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 10,033 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 9,468 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 9,175 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 8,463 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 7,773 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 7,018 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 7,018 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 5,322 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 3,749 miles

corrosion to gearbox crossmember

Fail 26 Aug 2009

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

corrosion to gearbox crossmember

Pass 21 Aug 2008 1,951 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 99,862 miles

Rear propshaft front universal joint has slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2006 98,991 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 98,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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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BFH 540Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BFH 540Y, 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 BFH 540Y registered?

BFH 540Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 17 December 1982.

Is BFH 540Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFH 540Y shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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