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XVN 668Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

20,272 mi
Last recorded20,272 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVN 668Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 20,272 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 20,272 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 20,272 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 20,272 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Sep 2020 20,272 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced seat box sections - both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced under brake servo (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible both sides all 4 bolts (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture kinked (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2015 19,982 miles

chassis corroded.

Both front hub seals slight leak.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2015 19,982 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2013 19,982 miles

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

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 19,982 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 19,982 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 19,982 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 19,982 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 19,982 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 19,982 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 19,683 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 19,693 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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XVN 668Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 XVN 668Y, 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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XVN 668Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 7 December 1982.

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