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URM 942Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

29,113 mi
Last recorded29,113 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURM 942Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 29,113 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 29,113 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak from fitting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 29,110 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 29,110 miles

Steering locking device ineffective trackrod end nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 29,010 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 28,965 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 28,965 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 28,624 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 28,626 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 28,819 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 28,818 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 28,750 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 28,750 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 28,194 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 27,690 miles

drivers footwell corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 24 Jan 2014 27,685 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

drivers footwell corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 23 Jan 2013 27,229 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 25,880 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 25,870 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 24,879 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 24,877 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 23,481 miles

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

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

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

both front chssis rails show welded repairs

Pass 7 Sep 2007 22,116 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 22,085 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 19,994 miles

as mot test number 794952916183

Fail 22 Apr 2006 19,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s front chassis rail shows corrosion

o/s/rear tyre in poor condition

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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URM 942Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 URM 942Y, 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 URM 942Y registered?

URM 942Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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The MOT history for URM 942Y shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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