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YKV 30X

1982 Land Rover 88

Brown Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

13,644 mi
Last recorded13,644 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKV 30X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 13,644 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 13,450 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 12,997 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 12,525 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 11,854 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 11,819 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component likely to fail hub bearing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2020 10,676 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 19,842 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 19,001 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 19,001 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 8,313 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 7,690 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 7,685 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Within 30 cm of shock absorber mount. (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Fuel hose slightly damaged Slightly perished (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Fuel hose slightly damaged Slightly perished. (7.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brakes binding but not pulling to one side on brake test.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 7,281 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 6,675 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 6,671 miles

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 6,111 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 6,111 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 5,059 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2012 5,056 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2011 4,346 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front suspension bump stop missing

Fail 21 Nov 2011 4,346 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front suspension bump stop missing

Pass 1 Oct 2010 4,203 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 1,481 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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YKV 30X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Brown with a 2,286cc petrol 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 YKV 30X, 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 YKV 30X registered?

YKV 30X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 22 June 1982.

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