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GYC 538Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

75,401 mi
Last recorded75,401 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYC 538Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 75,401 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 75,398 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

rear cross member corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2017 74,815 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 74,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 74,804 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 73,983 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 73,980 miles

Brake pedal spongy long travel on first application (3.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 72,988 miles

rear chassis tank mount corroded

rear cross member chassis corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2014 72,986 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear chassis tank mount corroded

rear cross member chassis corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 71,639 miles

offside centre out rigger body mount

Fail 21 Jun 2013 71,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

offside centre out rigger body mount

Pass 3 May 2012 70,182 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 68,384 miles

osf tyre perished

Fail 15 Apr 2011 68,371 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

osf tyre perished

Pass 6 May 2010 67,547 miles

front exhaust showing signs of corrosion starting

front no plate showing signs of contamination starting

rear section of exhaust showing signs o0f corrosion starting

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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GYC 538Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GYC 538Y, 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 GYC 538Y registered?

GYC 538Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 November 1982.

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