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LHU 847Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

86,934 mi
Last recorded86,934 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHU 847Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 86,934 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 86,183 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 86,173 miles

Exhaust system insecure center area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 85,831 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 85,254 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 85,246 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near front spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 84,355 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 83,782 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 83,770 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 83,219 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 82,922 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 82,908 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 82,229 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 82,229 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 81,889 miles

rear chassis rusty

Fail 16 Jun 2011 81,889 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

rear chassis rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2010 80,383 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 80,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Front numberplate deteriorating.

N/s/f swivel sphere leaking.

N/s/r bumpstop missing.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pedalbox cover corroded.

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

Rear prop loose at brake drum.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 78,401 miles

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

both mirrors

Pass 5 Nov 2007 77,335 miles

O/S & N/S Rear bump stops missing

Fail 2 Nov 2007 77,323 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

O/S & N/S Rear bump stops missing

Pass 20 Oct 2006 75,939 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 156,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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LHU 847Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LHU 847Y, 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 LHU 847Y registered?

LHU 847Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 18 November 1982.

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