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MDM 978Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,511 mi
Last recorded72,511 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDM 978Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 72,511 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear body supports in poor condition.

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Hole in seat box for driver's seat but not considered as significantly affecting security. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 71,206 miles

Rear body cross supports and rubber cushioning in poor condition.

Small hole in driver's seat 'boxing' adjacent to the seatbelt mount but not considered to significantly affect the mounting security.

Fail 14 Jun 2021 71,206 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear body cross supports and rubber cushioning in poor condition.

Small hole in driver's seat 'boxing' adjacent to the seatbelt mount but not considered to significantly affect the mounting security.

Pass 2 Jul 2019 70,941 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Bottom hinge not fully secure. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear body floor reinforcing and cushion components heavily corroded and or missing.

Fail 21 Jun 2019 70,930 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Bottom hinge not fully secure. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front brakes out of balance throughout range.

Main beam tell tale inop.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear body floor reinforcing and cushion components heavily corroded and or missing.

Pass 7 Dec 2017 69,980 miles

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 69,980 miles

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

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 68,809 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 68,344 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 67,672 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 67,672 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 66,955 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 66,955 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 65,853 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 65,696 miles

Body supports corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 65,696 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body supports corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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MDM 978Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MDM 978Y, 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 MDM 978Y registered?

MDM 978Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 December 1982.

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