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MHW 653Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,981 mi
Last recorded44,981 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHW 653Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 44,981 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 44,969 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 44,629 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust pipe blowing

Slight corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 1 May 2014 43,616 miles

Offside front inner arch corroded

Offside rear chassis corroded

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 42,045 miles

Front and rear diff leaking

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 40,700 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 39,342 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 36,924 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear chassis corroded near shock absorber mounts

brake pedal rubber worn

steering drop arm slightly loose on spline

Fail 14 Apr 2010 36,924 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear chassis corroded near shock absorber mounts

brake pedal rubber worn

steering drop arm slightly loose on spline

Pass 23 Jul 2009 36,919 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 36,612 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 36,610 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 35,820 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 35,816 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 34,210 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 34,210 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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MHW 653Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MHW 653Y, 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 MHW 653Y registered?

MHW 653Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 22 October 1982.

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