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WPF 486Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Brown Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

8,687 mi
Last recorded8,687 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPF 486Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 8,687 miles

Corrosion on Nearside foot well

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 8,435 miles

Corrosion on Nearside foot well

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 8,298 miles

Corrosion on nearside foot well

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 7,994 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2021 7,587 miles

Nearside Front foot well outer panel corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 7,439 miles

Nearside Front foot well outer panel corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 7,219 miles

Nearside Front foot well outer panel corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2018 7,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulk head inner panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 7,012 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulk head inner panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 6,845 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 6,672 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 6,416 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 6,101 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 5,599 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 5,238 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 4,821 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 4,518 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 3,753 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 3,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 3,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 May 2007 3,068 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 May 2006 2,556 miles

both rear spring front bushes have wear

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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WPF 486Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Brown with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WPF 486Y, 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 WPF 486Y registered?

WPF 486Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is WPF 486Y safe to buy?

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