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BYC 146X

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

2,749 mi
Last recorded2,749 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYC 146X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 2,749 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and Transfer Box Slight Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 2,618 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 2,422 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r leaf spring separating

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 2,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear n/s/r leaf spring separating

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 2,282 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 1,812 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 1,494 miles

Nearside Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body supports corroding underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing case corroding around bottom of shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 1,494 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box broken of completely (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body supports corroding underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing case corroding around bottom of shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 1,162 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 689 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 100,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2014 99,022 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 98,746 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 98,586 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 98,427 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 97,776 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 96,772 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 95,840 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 94,725 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 93,412 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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BYC 146X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BYC 146X, 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 BYC 146X registered?

BYC 146X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 16 February 1982.

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