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A217 SYU

1983 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,625 mi
Last recorded23,625 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2008
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA217 SYU
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2008 23,625 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 23,619 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nest under nearside front wing erected without planning permission!

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 22,769 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 22,679 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2005 22,479 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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A217 SYU is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 57,341 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 A217 SYU, 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 43 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 A217 SYU?

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What year was A217 SYU registered?

A217 SYU is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 19 October 1983.

Is A217 SYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A217 SYU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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