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HVL 470Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,456 mi
Last recorded117,456 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVL 470Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 117,456 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 117,456 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 1,898 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 99,830 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 99,828 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 98,018 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 96,324 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 96,318 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2006 95,221 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 95,219 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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HVL 470Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HVL 470Y, 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 HVL 470Y registered?

HVL 470Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 18 October 1982.

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