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BHD 980Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Red Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,659 mi
Last recorded2,659 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHD 980Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 2,659 miles

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

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

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 3 Nov 2021 2,554 miles

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

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

o/s front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 5 Nov 2020 2,113 miles

Nearside Front inner wing loose at the top

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism not returning fully

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 1,562 miles

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

both o/s wheels a bit stiff to turn

Pass 30 Apr 2018 265 miles

steering box lower bearing has slight play

Pass 4 May 2017 10,000 miles

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

Oil leak engine & gearbox ()

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 4 May 2017 10,000 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine & gearbox ()

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 10,000 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 10,000 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 9,205 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 9,195 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 1,118 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 6,163 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 98,044 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 98,044 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 5,988 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 5,988 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 3,847 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 3,847 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

slight hole in offside front floor section

slight kink in nearside front hub pipe, but brake effort is fine

slight play in both rear prop UJ,s

Pass 21 Apr 2007 1,181 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 222 miles

tyre walls cracking

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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BHD 980Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BHD 980Y, 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 BHD 980Y registered?

BHD 980Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 19 November 1982.

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