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REC 290Y

1982 Land Rover Series

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,078 mi
Last recorded68,078 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Series62,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREC 290Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 68,078 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 68,077 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 68,043 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

front tyres perished

rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Apr 2017 68,042 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

front tyres perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Apr 2016 67,742 miles

front tyres perished

oil leak

rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Apr 2016 67,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres perished

oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Apr 2015 67,173 miles

Oil leak

slight leak from front swivel joints

Fail 13 Apr 2015 67,173 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

o/s/f shock absorber mount damaged

slight leak from front swivel joints

Pass 31 Mar 2014 66,921 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 66,124 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 66,124 miles

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 66,043 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 64,004 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 59,769 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 54,903 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 54,898 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 53,390 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 53,389 miles

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

oil leak

slight play in both front hubs

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 134
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Stop lamp not working 106
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
position lamp(s) not working 78
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REC 290Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 62,419 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 Series fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying REC 290Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 44 years old, this Land Rover Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was REC 290Y registered?

REC 290Y is a 1982 Land Rover Series, first registered on 1 November 1982.

Is REC 290Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for REC 290Y shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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