MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,900 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
All four road springs corroded
Front tyres trade area cracked
Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Off side rear and both front tyres cracked
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Off side rear tyre side wall cracked
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Off side rear tyre side wall cracked
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front body mounting pints corroded
O/S/R tyre side wall cracked
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UNT 89Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue 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 UNT 89Y, 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 UNT 89Y registered?
UNT 89Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 5 September 1982.
Is UNT 89Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for UNT 89Y 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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