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BUA 185X

1982 Land Rover 88

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

90,196 mi
Last recorded90,196 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUA 185X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 90,196 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 89,655 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 89,103 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 87,998 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 86,861 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 85,600 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 85,600 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2013 84,145 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

floor strengthener bars beggining to corrode

Pass 7 Mar 2012 82,374 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 80,429 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 77,996 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 75,827 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 73,889 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 71,522 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 69,476 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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BUA 185X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BUA 185X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BUA 185X?

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What year was BUA 185X registered?

BUA 185X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is BUA 185X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUA 185X shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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