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BLK 731Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,792 mi
Last recorded49,792 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLK 731Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2008 49,792 miles

both front swivels have slight play

Pass 12 Oct 2007 49,791 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

rear of front propshaft u/j is worn out advise replacing now

Fail 8 Oct 2007 49,791 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

rear of front propshaft u/j is worn out advise replacing now

Pass 10 Nov 2006 49,791 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 46,984 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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BLK 731Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BLK 731Y, 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 BLK 731Y registered?

BLK 731Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 13 October 1982.

Is BLK 731Y safe to buy?

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