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BTA 609Y

1982 Land Rover 88

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,853 mi
Last recorded51,853 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTA 609Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 51,853 miles

battery insecure

wiper blades split slight

Fail 20 Nov 2012 51,848 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery insecure

wiper blades split slight

Pass 6 Sep 2011 51,415 miles

oil leaks

steering box slight leak

Fail 1 Sep 2011 51,374 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leaks

steering box slight leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 50,731 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 49,705 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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BTA 609Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BTA 609Y, 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 BTA 609Y registered?

BTA 609Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 9 September 1982.

Is BTA 609Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTA 609Y shows 6 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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