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HEX 501Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Red Petrol 2249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

7,827 mi
Last recorded7,827 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEX 501Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,249cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 7,827 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 7,593 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 7,360 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 6,903 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 6,688 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 6,688 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 6,533 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 6,379 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 6,379 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced [rear cross member] (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 6,221 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 6,071 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 6,069 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 5,836 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 5,684 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 5,613 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 5,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 5,509 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 5,415 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 5,254 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 4,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 4,973 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 4,651 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

front free wheel hubs have slight oil leak

front wheels slightly stiff to rotate

nearside drag link end dust cover split/missing

nearside rear wheel slightly stiff to rotate

offside drag link end dust cover split/missing

parking brake pivot point has slight play

Pass 20 Nov 2009 4,651 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

front free wheel hubs have slight oil leak

front wheels slightly stiff to rotate

nearside drag link end dust cover split/missing

nearside rear wheel slightly stiff to rotate

offside drag link end dust cover split/missing

parking brake pivot point has slight play

Pass 28 Nov 2008 4,436 miles

nearside wing mirror has slight crack

Pass 28 Nov 2007 5,011 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 3,987 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 3,845 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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HEX 501Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 2,249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HEX 501Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HEX 501Y registered?

HEX 501Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is HEX 501Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEX 501Y shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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