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BHP 243Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

95,143 mi
Last recorded95,143 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHP 243Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 95,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

chassis under sealed

Pass 3 Oct 2024 91,110 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 91,109 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 86,146 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 86,146 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 80,916 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 80,916 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 75,885 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 75,878 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 69,118 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 69,118 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 69,116 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 64,388 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 64,384 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2015 63,329 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 62,357 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2014 62,350 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2013 61,362 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 61,362 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Fail 29 May 2013 61,352 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 60,436 miles

Nearside rear chassis cracking on sidewall

Oil leak

front body mountings corroded on body side

Fail 8 May 2012 60,433 miles

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

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 brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Nearside rear chassis cracking on sidewall

Oil leak

front body mountings corroded on body side

Pass 22 Dec 2011 59,307 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

under side chassis repaired

Pass 13 Nov 2010 58,307 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 58,256 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2005 58,179 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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 243Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 243Y, 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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BHP 243Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 15 October 1982.

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