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YWT 389X

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

75,560 mi
Last recorded75,560 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWT 389X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 75,560 miles

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 75,560 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 74,718 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 74,717 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 74,214 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 74,213 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 73,454 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 73,454 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 71,950 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 71,944 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 69,200 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 68,223 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 68,223 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

diff oil leak from o/s/r wheel

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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YWT 389X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 YWT 389X, 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 YWT 389X registered?

YWT 389X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 April 1982.

Is YWT 389X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWT 389X shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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