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HTA 270Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Red Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,501 mi
Last recorded96,501 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTA 270Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 96,501 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 96,085 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 95,552 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 90,640 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 90,640 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2017 88,623 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 88,623 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 84,928 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 84,928 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 82,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 82,152 miles

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 82,152 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 82,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

ns and os front and rear tyres cracked

Fail 5 Dec 2012 82,152 miles

Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

ns and os front and rear tyres cracked

Fail 16 Jun 2011 82,152 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

footsteps damaged

Battery insecure

Propshaft component defective

Pass 8 Jun 2010 82,152 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 82,152 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 47,339 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 81,122 miles

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

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

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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HTA 270Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HTA 270Y, 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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HTA 270Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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