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OEP 831Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

8,631 mi
Last recorded8,631 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEP 831Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 8,631 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

both front swivel joints leaking

Pass 14 Sep 2021 8,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front swivel joints leaking

both front tyres worn on edges

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2020 8,419 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

slight oil leaks on both front swivel joints

Pass 5 Aug 2019 8,275 miles

both front swivel joints leaking oil

steering stiff to turn

Fail 30 Jul 2019 8,270 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements NOT ILLUMINATING (4.5.3 (a) (i))

both front swivel joints leaking oil

steering stiff to turn

Pass 15 May 2018 8,022 miles

Front o/side and n/side front swivel joints leaking slight ?

engine oil leak

oil leak rear axle

rear prop-shaft balance weight corroded

steering heavy

there are several places on chassis weak but acceptable

Fail 14 May 2018 8,015 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering as chalked (6.1.A.1)

Front o/side and n/side front swivel joints leaking slight ?

engine oil leak

oil leak rear axle

rear prop-shaft balance weight corroded

steering heavy

there are several places on chassis weak but acceptable

Fail 14 Aug 2017 8,009 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play SOME PLAY MAY BE AT HUB ? (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering BODY TO CHASSIS MOUNTING TO CHASSIS ?? AS CHALKED (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering SPRING HANGER POINT ?? AS CHALKED . (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering SPRING HANGER POINT ?? AS CHALKED . (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering BODY TO CHASSIS MOUNTING POINT ? AS CHALKED (6.1.A.1)

Coolant leak ENGINE . ()

Nearside Front Oil leak SWIVEL HUB. ()

Offside Front FLOOR PANEL BY DRIVER FEET WEAK BUT NOT FAIL-ABLE ?

Offside Front Oil leak SWIVEL HUB ()

Oil leak ENGINE.. ()

Oil leak REAR AXLE . ()

Rear PROP SHAFT BALANCE WEIGHT IS CORRODED AND COMING AWAY FROM SHAFT .

STEERING HEAVY ??

THERE ARE SEVERAL PLACES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION BUT ACCEPTABLE AT THE PRESENT ..

Pass 16 Aug 2016 7,536 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 6,286 miles

fan belt slipping and loose

oil leaks ???

Pass 19 Aug 2014 5,909 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

front hubs leaking ?

oil leak rear axle ?

Pass 14 Aug 2013 5,526 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 4,372 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 2,635 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 31,276 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 26,082 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2009 26,076 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2008 18,927 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

small hole floor o/side front

Pass 11 Aug 2008 18,927 miles

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

small hole floor o/side front

Pass 15 Aug 2007 13,184 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 9,542 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 9,538 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

front swivel hubs leaking oil

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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OEP 831Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OEP 831Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OEP 831Y registered?

OEP 831Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 5 October 1982.

Is OEP 831Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEP 831Y shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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