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BLJ 775Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,558 mi
Last recorded21,558 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLJ 775Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 21,558 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly sticking

Pass 4 Aug 2016 21,532 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 21,437 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2015 21,437 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 21,366 miles

mid body xmember corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 21,006 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 19,581 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 19,571 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 18,676 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 18,669 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 18,669 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 18,660 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 18,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2005 16,910 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 16,910 miles

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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BLJ 775Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BLJ 775Y, 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 BLJ 775Y registered?

BLJ 775Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 23 December 1982.

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The MOT history for BLJ 775Y shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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