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BHP 219Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Cream Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

28,577 mi
Last recorded28,577 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHP 219Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 28,577 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 28,215 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 27,829 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 27,807 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting inside wheel arch and behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 27,292 miles

Front and rear slight brake imbalance

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

Rear Brake flexi hose deteriorating

Pass 3 Nov 2021 26,767 miles

Front Slight brake bind

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 26,762 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Slight brake bind

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 26,337 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear slight oil leak diff oil

Rear brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2019 25,826 miles

Nearside Rear slight diff oil fluid leak from brake drum area. brake effort ok.

Pass 19 Oct 2018 25,271 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 25,265 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced more than 50% across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake effort low

Pass 9 Oct 2017 24,675 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 24,036 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 23,515 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 23,515 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded kick panel/ pedel box (3.3.A.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes from master cilinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 23,262 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 23,262 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 22,920 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 22,250 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 21,091 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 21,050 miles

Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 19,742 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 17,863 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 16,137 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 15,555 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2006 15,555 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 15,528 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Centre Rear brake drum insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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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BHP 219Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Cream with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BHP 219Y, 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 BHP 219Y registered?

BHP 219Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 6 December 1982.

Is BHP 219Y safe to buy?

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