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BNC 166Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

13,026 mi
Last recorded13,026 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNC 166Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 13,026 miles

Chassis and floor showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 13,015 miles

Engine and gearbox have oil leaks

all anti-roll links and track rod end dust covers in poor condition but not split

chassis and suspension has heavy corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2021 12,898 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front hubs leaking slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2020 12,647 miles

Body cross members excessively corroded. (rear 3 sections)

Nearside door lock loose

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 12,574 miles

Body cross members excessively corroded 3 rear section

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 12,499 miles

Body cross members excessively corroded. (rear 3 sections)

Fluid leak, but not excessive Transferbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 12,362 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak ()

REAR BODY CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

Pass 3 Jun 2016 11,966 miles

oil leak

rear body cross members corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 11,671 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 11,494 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2014 11,494 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 10,611 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 9,818 miles

offside front tyre worn cloe to legal limit

slight play in nearside rear spring hangers

Pass 3 Jun 2011 8,679 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 8,671 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 7,831 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 6,318 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 5,022 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 4,980 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 3,371 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 3,351 miles

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 3,185 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 3,166 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BNC 166Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BNC 166Y, 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 BNC 166Y registered?

BNC 166Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 23 August 1982.

Is BNC 166Y safe to buy?

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