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BNF 907Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

15,011 mi
Last recorded15,011 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNF 907Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 15,011 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Repair patches and chassis covered in under seal

Fail 7 Jul 2023 15,011 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective Drag link clamp (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective Track rod clamp (2.1.3 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Repair patches and chassis covered in under seal

Pass 6 Jul 2021 14,048 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 13,797 miles

Centre seat belt not fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Oil leak Transfer box ()

gearbox cross member (rear) slightly corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2017 13,789 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking Engine bay (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 3mm

Centre seat belt not fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tom rear brake pipes secured with cable ties

Nearside Front Brake binding

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake binding

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake binding

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Oil leak Transfer box ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 13,537 miles

Centre seat belt not fitted

Front to rear brake pipe secured with cable ties

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear tyre perished

Slight dampness around number 3 fuel injector

Fail 11 Feb 2016 13,537 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre seat belt not fitted

Front to rear brake pipe secured with cable ties

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear tyre badly perished

Slight dampness around number 3 fuel injector

Pass 16 Jan 2015 13,276 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded and rear pipe corroded off

rear shockers have corrosion to outer casing

Fail 12 Jan 2015 13,275 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

exhaust system corroded and rear pipe corroded off

rear shockers have corrosion to outer casing

Pass 19 Nov 2013 12,049 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 12,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 11,786 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 7,895 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 7,865 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front cross member has been repaired but some of the welding is poor

Pass 27 Jan 2009 6,388 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 6,364 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 5,830 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 5,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.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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BNF 907Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BNF 907Y, 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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BNF 907Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 October 1982.

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