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MDE 31Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,123 mi
Last recorded96,123 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDE 31Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 96,123 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 95,761 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 94,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 93,714 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 92,698 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Offside Front swivel joint

Fail 18 Jul 2019 92,677 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Offside Front swivel joint

Pass 19 Apr 2018 91,240 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 89,806 miles

Nearside Rear oil leak hub.

vehicle leans to o/s.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 88,261 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 88,236 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 87,783 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 87,783 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 May 2014 87,692 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Indifferent headlamps fitted (beam pattern)

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside front mudshield corroded

Offside front swivel leaking oil

Pass 18 Oct 2012 87,422 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2012 87,398 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2011 87,155 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2011 87,142 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2010 86,614 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2010 86,614 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2009 86,277 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 86,254 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 85,860 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2007 85,121 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 85,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 83,960 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 83,948 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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 31Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 31Y, 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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MDE 31Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 8 October 1982.

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