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YUA 740X

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,177 mi
Last recorded50,177 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUA 740X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 50,177 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON FRONT SWIVEL JOINTS

Fail 12 Nov 2025 50,176 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 50,143 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 50,097 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 50,056 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 50,002 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 49,975 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 49,951 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 49,923 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear boot floor corroded

under body covered in oil

Pass 17 Sep 2017 49,879 miles

Oil leak numerous ()

rear boot floor corroded

under body covered in oil

Pass 8 Sep 2016 49,842 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2015 49,769 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 49,636 miles

Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 49,402 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 49,246 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 48,861 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 48,432 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 48,048 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 47,751 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 47,488 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 47,114 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 47,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 Feb 2006 46,652 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 46,652 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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YUA 740X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YUA 740X, 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

How do I check the history of YUA 740X?

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What year was YUA 740X registered?

YUA 740X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 15 March 1982.

Is YUA 740X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUA 740X shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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