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BFX 493Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

31,921 mi
Last recorded31,921 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFX 493Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 31,921 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 25,025 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 18,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 13,383 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 7,184 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 5,744 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 5,411 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 5,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 4,689 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 4,651 miles

Brake relay lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 4,494 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 4,470 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 1,243 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 1,240 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 98,989 miles

Advisories as per test NO.232028957088

Fail 27 Feb 2007 98,983 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Both front floor wells heavily corroded & holed.

Both front indicator wing repeater lights not working.

Chassis frame getting corroded.

Fuel tank mounting bracket heavily corroded.

N/S door mirror cracked.

Number plate light cover heavily corroded.

Rear axle hanging straps broken.

Slight fraying on both front seat belt webbing.

Temp. repair made to both rear indicator light lenes.

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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BFX 493Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BFX 493Y, 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 BFX 493Y registered?

BFX 493Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 December 1982.

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