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YAW 522Y

1982 Land Rover 88

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,181 mi
Last recorded96,181 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAW 522Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 96,181 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 96,049 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 96,022 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2023 95,916 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 95,625 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 94,959 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 94,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 94,437 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 93,740 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2018 92,955 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 92,935 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

battery insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2012 92,935 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

battery insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2011 92,630 miles

Both front tyre outer sidewalls slightly perished.

Fuel tank front mounting outrigger slightly corroded.

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 92,625 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Both front tyre outer sidewalls slightly perished.

Fuel tank front mounting outrigger slightly corroded.

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 92,620 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 92,620 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

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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YAW 522Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YAW 522Y, 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

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What year was YAW 522Y registered?

YAW 522Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 25 November 1982.

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