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LTW 820Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Brown Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

29,139 mi
Last recorded29,139 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTW 820Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 29,139 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 26,182 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 22,929 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 20,501 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 19,096 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 17,616 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 16,164 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox, transfer box and diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front axle spheres leaking

hazards not working, but vehicle is older than 1st April 1986

sphere wheel obscuring view of the road

Fail 28 Feb 2020 16,164 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox, transfer box and diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front axle spheres leaking

hazards not working, but vehicle is older than 1st April 1986

sphere wheel obscuring view of the road

Pass 17 Jul 2015 15,212 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 15,140 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 14,308 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

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

slight perrishing on both front tyre`s tread

Fail 9 Jun 2014 14,308 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

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

slight perrishing on both front tyre`s tread

Pass 24 Nov 2012 12,017 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 21 Nov 2012 12,016 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 10 Jun 2011 11,964 miles

Front axle spheres leaking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Patchy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Jun 2011 11,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front axle spheres leaking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Patchy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2006 10,133 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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LTW 820Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Brown with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LTW 820Y, 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 LTW 820Y registered?

LTW 820Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 8 November 1982.

Is LTW 820Y safe to buy?

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