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CYA 197X

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

61,458 mi
Last recorded61,458 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYA 197X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 61,458 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 61,254 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 60,924 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 60,433 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 60,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play wheel bearing/hub assembly (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear half of new chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch holed close to pedal box mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear half of new chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 60,154 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 59,604 miles

Offside Front door pillar corroded

both front road springs weak

park brake only just passed test

Fail 22 May 2019 59,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

All road springs weak

Offside Front door pillar corroded

park brake only just passed test

Pass 25 May 2018 57,899 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight seapage from n/s/f hub seal

Fail 21 May 2018 57,864 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight seapage from n/s/f hub seal

Pass 20 May 2017 56,465 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 56,422 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 55,445 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 55,433 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 55,421 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bushes (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by bump stop (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bushes (2.7.4)

both front tractor joints are leaking

front tyres perished

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 54,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

front tyres cracking

possible brake fluidleak on o/s/r wheel

transfer box oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2014 54,752 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front tyres cracking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear rear leaf spring mount corroded but not excessive

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

Oil leak

Possible brake fluid leak on offside rear wheel

Transfer box oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 53,671 miles

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

chassis very undersealed

front tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

steering system poor

Fail 31 Oct 2013 53,671 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

chassis very undersealed

front tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

steering system poor

Pass 12 Nov 2012 52,897 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 527,560 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 52,754 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 May 2010 52,612 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front diff/axle damp / n/s/f tyre cracking / n/s/r and o/s/f outriggers rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2006 51,749 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 50,242 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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CYA 197X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CYA 197X, 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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CYA 197X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 29 March 1982.

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