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BYA 600X

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,623 mi
Last recorded52,623 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYA 600X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 52,623 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 52,291 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 52,291 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 51,702 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 51,702 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected around steering wheel (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box sector shaft worn to the extent that functionality is affected (2.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2017 51,702 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush front lower both sides (2.7.4)

out rigger slightly corroded adjacent to fuel tank

Pass 7 Oct 2016 45,441 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 45,441 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 44,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 44,212 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 44,212 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 43,841 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 43,841 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 42,900 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 42,900 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 41,521 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 39,379 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 39,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 37,704 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 37,704 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 36,174 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 36,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 34,896 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 34,896 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 33,960 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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BYA 600X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 56,095 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 BYA 600X, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BYA 600X registered?

BYA 600X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 December 1981.

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