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CFF 248Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

47,268 mi
Last recorded47,268 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFF 248Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 47,268 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front seat belts slow to retract

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 47,265 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front slow to retract

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 46,500 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 46,500 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 45,250 miles

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

fog lamp going white

Fail 17 Feb 2021 45,249 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

fog lamp going white

Fail 15 Jan 2021 45,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering idler worn (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety hub (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2020 43,904 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust pipe corroded off

Fail 30 Jan 2020 43,904 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 2mm wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

rear exhaust pipe corroded off

Pass 14 Jan 2019 41,947 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 41,932 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 41,911 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 41,866 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 41,830 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 41,653 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 41,636 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

headlights slightly dim

Pass 10 Mar 2007 41,108 miles

Dip/main switch will require replacing soon. †Oil leaks various engine and gearbox

Fail 1 Mar 2007 41,108 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

rear bump stops missing

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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CFF 248Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CFF 248Y, 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 CFF 248Y registered?

CFF 248Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 16 November 1982.

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