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YDU 178X

1982 Land Rover 88

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

34,426 mi
Last recorded34,426 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDU 178X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 34,426 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 34,426 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 30,683 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 27,633 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 25,364 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 21,964 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 19,509 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 19,509 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 16,662 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine oil leake

rear prop shaft uj worn needs atension

Pass 27 Feb 2015 14,531 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 14,531 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 13,010 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 12,998 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 11,945 miles

steering damper end bushes warn and has movement

Fail 18 Dec 2012 11,937 miles

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering damper end bushes warn and has movement

Pass 14 Nov 2011 10,082 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 5,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 94,447 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 94,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 88,310 miles

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle !!!

Pass 2 Jan 2008 88,294 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 88,289 miles

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

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

surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 88,169 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 87,676 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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YDU 178X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YDU 178X, 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 YDU 178X registered?

YDU 178X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 25 May 1982.

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