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VHH 849Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

2,859 mi
Last recorded2,859 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHH 849Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 2,859 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 2,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

swivel seals leaking

Pass 16 Mar 2021 2,681 miles

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

both front and offside rear hub seal slightly leaking

Fail 12 Mar 2021 2,680 miles

Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop shaft both u.j's (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

both front and offside rear hub seal slightly leaking

Pass 20 Jun 2019 2,366 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Both sides outer axle oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively axle (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 2,341 miles

front fog/spot lights no tell-tale light

Fail 29 May 2018 2,341 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

front fog/spot lights no tell-tale light

Pass 18 May 2017 2,341 miles

no sun visors fitted

Fail 18 May 2017 2,341 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

no sun visors fitted

Pass 18 May 2016 1,292 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2013 1 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 1 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VHH 849Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VHH 849Y, 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 VHH 849Y registered?

VHH 849Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 September 1982.

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