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GYB 452Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,394 mi
Last recorded91,394 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2021
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYB 452Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2021 91,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

slight weep front hub seals

Fail 30 Dec 2020 91,391 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 91,388 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 91,279 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

surface cracking to both rear tyres

Fail 18 Jun 2015 91,279 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

surface cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 27 Jun 2014 90,948 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/f inner arch rusty

Fail 24 Jun 2014 90,948 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/f inner arch rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2013 90,948 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

n/s/f floor holed but not prescribed area

Fail 4 Jul 2013 90,948 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

bolt missing from centre exhaust joint

n/s/f floor holed but not prescribed area

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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GYB 452Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GYB 452Y, 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 GYB 452Y registered?

GYB 452Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 19 October 1982.

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