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BLX 221Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Red Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,392 mi
Last recorded98,392 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLX 221Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 98,392 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 98,136 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 97,050 miles
Pass 26 May 2009
Fail 23 May 2009

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007
Fail 21 Dec 2007

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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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BLX 221Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BLX 221Y, 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 BLX 221Y registered?

BLX 221Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 November 1982.

Is BLX 221Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLX 221Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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