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OEC 849Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests41 (20 pass, 21 fail)
Pass rate48.8%

Mileage

83,878 mi
Last recorded83,878 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEC 849Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 21 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 83,878 miles

General corrosion in the underside of veichle

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 83,878 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion in the underside of veichle

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 83,870 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front outriggers hole general corrosion in the underside of veichle

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 83,816 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 83,776 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 83,776 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 83,776 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 83,717 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 83,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 83,625 miles

General corrosion in underbody.

Nearside Front Outrigger corroded.

Tyres slightly perrished.

Fail 28 Sep 2021 83,621 miles

Fuel system component leaking From pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

General corrosion in underbody

Nearside Front Outrigger corroded

Tyres slightly perrished

Pass 23 Sep 2020 83,540 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 83,539 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 83,457 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 83,457 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 83,401 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 83,401 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Sep 2018 83,401 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel pipe union leaking On pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 83,314 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 83,187 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 83,187 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 83,068 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 83,068 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 82,905 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 82,905 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 82,742 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 82,742 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 82,622 miles

no fog on 7 pin socket

Fail 28 Aug 2012 82,622 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

no fog on 7 pin socket

Pass 16 Sep 2011 82,498 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 82,498 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2010 82,179 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 82,078 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 82,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 81,927 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 81,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 81,783 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 81,781 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 81,441 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 81,441 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2006 81,438 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

all tyres perished

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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OEC 849Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.8%.

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 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 OEC 849Y, 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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OEC 849Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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