MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,873 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Outer Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil leaking from dip stick tube
front brake pipes to cylinders corroding
nearside front spring,front shackle support area corroding
offside front spring,front shackle pin/bush wearing
very oily underneath
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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UWV 779Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 UWV 779Y, 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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How do I check the history of UWV 779Y?
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What year was UWV 779Y registered?
UWV 779Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 10 September 1982.
Is UWV 779Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for UWV 779Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does UWV 779Y have outstanding finance?
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