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YRT 851Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

32,201 mi
Last recorded32,201 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRT 851Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 32,201 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 30,609 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 29,341 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 28,450 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 28,450 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (bad connection) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 24,389 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 18,593 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 18,593 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 16,759 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 16,076 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

chassis shows various signs of corrosion

small hole in chassis above nearside bump stop mounting

Pass 19 Feb 2016 15,489 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded distribution valve to T (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded master to distribution valve (3.6.B.2c)

both front wheel bearings noisy when spun

nearside front chassis rail holed near bump stop mounting

Fail 18 Feb 2016 15,486 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded distribution valve to T (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded master to distribution valve (3.6.B.2c)

both front wheel bearings noisy when spun

brake light switch incorrectly adjusted

nearside front chassis rail holed near bump stop mounting

Pass 16 Feb 2015 52,156 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 51,668 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

brakes pull slightly to the right

chassis is corroded but not excessive

Pass 13 Mar 2013 50,618 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside front bump stop missing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear leaf springs, leaves starting to splay

Pass 13 Jun 2011 49,791 miles

Front hubs weeping

Front registration plate cracked but still secure and legible

Nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 13 Jun 2011 49,791 miles

Front hubs weeping

Front registration plate cracked but still secure and legible

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 49,698 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 49,698 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 46,196 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 42,252 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 42,228 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 40,231 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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YRT 851Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YRT 851Y, 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 YRT 851Y registered?

YRT 851Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 16 August 1982.

Is YRT 851Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRT 851Y shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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