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BUE 450Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

44,207 mi
Last recorded44,207 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUE 450Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 44,207 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 44,207 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. back rest section of seat not present (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing buckle section not bolted to vehicle (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drag link and track rod ends loose in steering arm on hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring shackle mount/end of chassis leg behind rear cross beam corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drag link end loose in steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 May 2019 44,207 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 44,207 miles

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 44,207 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2014 42,636 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 42,636 miles

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 41,221 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 39,992 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 38,360 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 36,216 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 33,401 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2008 31,475 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 31,475 miles

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

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

rear brakes binding

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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BUE 450Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BUE 450Y, 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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BUE 450Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 14 October 1982.

Is BUE 450Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUE 450Y shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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