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YRW 714X

1982 Land Rover 88

Red Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,602 mi
Last recorded25,602 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRW 714X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 25,602 miles

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

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door A-Piller (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door A-Piller (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Transmission is noisy

Pass 27 Feb 2018 25,073 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 25,072 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 25,070 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Central Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both wipers deteriorated , need replacing (8.2.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.1a)

offside front swivel pin has play

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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YRW 714X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YRW 714X, 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 YRW 714X registered?

YRW 714X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 10 June 1982.

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