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WRC 544Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

66,325 mi
Last recorded66,325 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRC 544Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 66,325 miles

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 14 Jul 2016 66,291 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off ALL (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on ALL (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 20 Apr 2015 65,795 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 65,795 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 64,743 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 61,199 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,310 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 60,310 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 60,310 miles

All brakes slightly sticking

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

Pass 20 May 2009 60,304 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 60,304 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 60,265 miles

brakepipes are showing signs of corrosion and are undersealed. floor is corroded

chassis, bulk head and body mounts are corroded.

steering and suspension are showing signs of corrosion and wear

Fail 26 Mar 2008 60,248 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

chassis, bulk head and body mounts are corroded.

Pass 6 Jan 2007 60,073 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 60,060 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 59,502 miles

slight play in n/s/f swival hub

Fail 4 Jan 2006 59,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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WRC 544Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WRC 544Y, 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 WRC 544Y registered?

WRC 544Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 14 October 1982.

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