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MCA 965Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

40,429 mi
Last recorded40,429 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCA 965Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 40,429 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 38,381 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 38,381 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 35,278 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2011 35,186 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2011 34,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2011 34,778 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear 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)

Oil leak

slight blue engine smoke.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 33,176 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 32,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 27,379 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 27,377 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 27,027 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 26,973 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

battery insecure

corrosion to offside front shield of fuel tank .

offside front door corroded at window

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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MCA 965Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 MCA 965Y, 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 MCA 965Y registered?

MCA 965Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 22 November 1982.

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