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VAW 430Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

4,579 mi
Last recorded4,579 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAW 430Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 4,579 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 91,441 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 91,441 miles

Central Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 87,280 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 87,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 85,996 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 85,166 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front hub oil seals slight leak

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front u bolt damaged

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 83,793 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 83,703 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 82,613 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 82,609 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 82,443 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 82,443 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 80,782 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 80,781 miles

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

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

parts of brake pipes have sealer on them.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 80,619 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

some brake pipes painted with sealer

Fail 30 Sep 2014 80,610 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some brake pipes painted with sealer

Pass 21 Sep 2012 80,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 80,306 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 79,625 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 79,044 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 77,905 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 77,905 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 76,941 miles

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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VAW 430Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VAW 430Y, 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 VAW 430Y registered?

VAW 430Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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