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PHB 181Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Orange Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

25,618 mi
Last recorded25,618 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHB 181Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 25,618 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 25,618 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 22,962 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 22,960 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near front hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 20,864 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 19,854 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 19,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high WON'T ADJUST DOWN ? (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 18,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 18,612 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 17,296 miles

RADIATOR IS IN A BAD CONDITION

Fail 24 Sep 2013 17,289 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

RADIATOR IS IN A BAD CONDITION

Pass 23 Jul 2010 16,775 miles

slight play in n/s/f swivel

Pass 23 Jul 2009 14,427 miles

slight play in n/s/f swivel

Pass 24 Jun 2008 14,135 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 11,380 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2007 11,380 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2006 6,151 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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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PHB 181Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Orange with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 PHB 181Y, 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 PHB 181Y registered?

PHB 181Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 August 1982.

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