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TWA 139Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

86,300 mi
Last recorded86,300 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWA 139Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2020 86,300 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 86,300 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 86,300 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 86,300 miles

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened handbrake (3.5.1e)

rear cross member deteriorating.

Fail 13 Jun 2017 86,300 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped on rear axle (3.6.B.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped from master cylinder (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened handbrake (3.5.1e)

rear cross member deteriorating.

Pass 21 Jun 2016 86,310 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

very slight pull under braking

Fail 15 Jun 2016 86,300 miles

Nearside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 May 2015 86,250 miles

All leaf springs corroded

NS and OS headlamp images deteriorated

NSF and OSF Brakes slightly binding

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

OSR brake slightly binding

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 86,250 miles

All leaf springs corroded

NS and OS headlamp images deteriorated

NSF and OSF Brakes slightly binding

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

OSR brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 86,300 miles

BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS DETERIORATING.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 86,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS DETERIORATING.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 86,300 miles

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

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

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

chassis heavily welded

Fail 13 Jun 2012 86,300 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 86,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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 a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

extensive welding carried out

heavy and significant surface corrosion chassis

slight binding(new linings fitted)

slight play at both front hubs

Fail 17 Jun 2011 86,300 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play at both front hubs

Pass 30 Sep 2009 86,299 miles

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

o/s rear body outrigger deteriorating.

Fail 30 Sep 2009 86,299 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

o/s rear body outrigger deteriorating.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 86,013 miles

Oil leak

rear propshaft universal slightly worn

slight play in o/s front swivel hub.

Fail 12 Jun 2008 86,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

rear propshaft universal slightly worn

slight play in o/s front swivel hub.

Fail 5 Jun 2008 86,013 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear propshaft universal slightly worn

slight play in o/s front swivel hub.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 81,403 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 81,361 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 81,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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TWA 139Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 TWA 139Y, 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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TWA 139Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 6 October 1982.

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