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VAU 134Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,824 mi
Last recorded15,824 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAU 134Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 15,824 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 15,041 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 14,843 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 14,814 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 12,495 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 9,951 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 9,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 8,383 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 5,634 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 1,022 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 1,022 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 97,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

chassis sealant impeding assessment of structure

Pass 17 Sep 2007 94,496 miles

as previous test 631366457243

Fail 13 Sep 2007 94,464 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chassis and out riggers corroded in places

osf tyre has a cut in sidewall + both front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 28 Sep 2006 90,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

some corrosion on chassis rails

Pass 19 Sep 2005 86,453 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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)

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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VAU 134Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAU 134Y, 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 VAU 134Y registered?

VAU 134Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 13 August 1982.

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