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MHY 486Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,891 mi
Last recorded34,891 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHY 486Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 34,891 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight leak from front wheel hub assembly's

Pass 15 Apr 2021 34,871 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 34,871 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 34,865 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 34,836 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 34,802 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 34,658 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 34,477 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 34,373 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 34,188 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 34,188 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 34,155 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 34,136 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 34,063 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 33,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 33,763 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 33,613 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 33,545 miles

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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MHY 486Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MHY 486Y, 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 MHY 486Y registered?

MHY 486Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 3 November 1982.

Is MHY 486Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHY 486Y shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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