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MDE 29Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,817 mi
Last recorded97,817 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDE 29Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 97,817 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 97,239 miles

main beam tell tale not working

Fail 2 Oct 2020 97,229 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

main beam tell tale not working

Pass 10 Oct 2019 96,297 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 95,995 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Wheel nuts incorrect type?

Fail 1 May 2018 95,985 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Wheel nuts incorrect type?

Pass 26 Apr 2017 95,886 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 95,504 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 95,501 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 95,451 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 95,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 95,358 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 95,194 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 95,194 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2012 94,949 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 2 May 2012 94,947 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 94,549 miles

slight oil leak o\s\r hub.

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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MDE 29Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MDE 29Y, 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 MDE 29Y registered?

MDE 29Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 4 October 1982.

Is MDE 29Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDE 29Y shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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