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CYY 73G

1985 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,963 mi
Last recorded58,963 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 8854,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYY 73G
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 58,963 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 58,879 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 58,836 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 58,826 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 58,706 miles

slight play steering and susp

underside rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2006 58,540 miles

Oil leak

advise extensive repair work already been carried out

Fail 4 Nov 2006

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 25 Mar 2006 58,536 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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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CYY 73G is a 1985 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 54,652 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 CYY 73G, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CYY 73G registered?

CYY 73G is a 1985 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is CYY 73G safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYY 73G shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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