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BYC 470X

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

7,849 mi
Last recorded7,849 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYC 470X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 7,849 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 7,680 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 6,982 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 6,276 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 5,972 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 5,889 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 5,324 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 5,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 4,462 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 4,152 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 3,608 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 2,988 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 2,130 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 98,766 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 98,766 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 92,780 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 86,114 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 80,803 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 76,239 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 470X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 470X, 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 BYC 470X?

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What year was BYC 470X registered?

BYC 470X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 February 1982.

Is BYC 470X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYC 470X shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BYC 470X have outstanding finance?

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