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KTL 172Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Black Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

24,003 mi
Last recorded24,003 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTL 172Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 24,003 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 23,964 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 23,964 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 23,923 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 23,923 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 23,558 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 23,558 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 22,496 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 22,494 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 21,685 miles

slight blue smoke emmited from exhaust

Fail 7 Jun 2017 21,681 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight blue smoke emmited from exhaust

Pass 23 Mar 2016 20,885 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2016 20,884 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 20,216 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 20,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 19,480 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 19,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 19,067 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 19,067 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 18,845 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 18,845 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 18,542 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 18,531 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 18,256 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 17,812 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 17,805 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2008 17,098 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 17,098 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 16,211 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 15,383 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 15,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f diff oil seal leaking slightly

o/s/f diff oil seal leaking slighthy

oil leak

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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KTL 172Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Black with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 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 KTL 172Y, 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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KTL 172Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 7 December 1982.

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