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PTN 609Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Red Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

24,058 mi
Last recorded24,058 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTN 609Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 24,058 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

drag link end dust covers split rear axle casing corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2011 24,058 miles

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

drag link end dust covers split rear axle casing corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2010 23,792 miles

Corrosion on rear floor outwith prescribed area

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 18 Jun 2010 23,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Corrosion on rear floor outwith prescribed area

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jun 2009 23,371 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 2 Jun 2009 23,359 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 May 2008 22,846 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 22,058 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 11 May 2007 22,058 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2006 20,394 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 20,394 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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PTN 609Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PTN 609Y, 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 PTN 609Y registered?

PTN 609Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 6 August 1982.

Is PTN 609Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTN 609Y shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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