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BVT 513Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,444 mi
Last recorded56,444 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVT 513Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 56,444 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 56,444 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 55,646 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 55,191 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 55,179 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 54,514 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 54,514 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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BVT 513Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BVT 513Y, 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 BVT 513Y?

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What year was BVT 513Y registered?

BVT 513Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 30 November 1982.

Is BVT 513Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVT 513Y shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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