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XLS 970Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

101,037 mi
Last recorded101,037 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLS 970Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 101,037 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 101,037 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 101,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 101,037 miles

exhaust corroded/repaired at the rear end!

Pass 6 Apr 2019 100,824 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 100,467 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 100,430 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint has slight play ()

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight oil seepage pinion seal

Pass 26 Mar 2016 100,397 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear axle pinion seal has slight leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 100,045 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 99,419 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 98,619 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 97,896 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 96,555 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 95,673 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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XLS 970Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XLS 970Y, 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 XLS 970Y?

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What year was XLS 970Y registered?

XLS 970Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 September 1982.

Is XLS 970Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLS 970Y shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XLS 970Y have outstanding finance?

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