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WFG 716Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,101 mi
Last recorded1,101 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFG 716Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 1,101 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 1,101 miles

Steering component casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork Idler (2.1.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 1,054 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 910 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 910 miles

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

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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WFG 716Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WFG 716Y, 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

How do I check the history of WFG 716Y?

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What year was WFG 716Y registered?

WFG 716Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 10 November 1982.

Is WFG 716Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFG 716Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WFG 716Y have outstanding finance?

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