MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,258 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Propshaft component defective
fuel tank corroded and damp looking
nearside rear floor corroded and holed
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
fuel tank corroded and damp looking
nearside rear floor corroded and holed
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
earth strap loose at nearside front wheel arch
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
nsf tyre sidewall perished
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A234 SYM is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel 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 A234 SYM, 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.
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What year was A234 SYM registered?
A234 SYM is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 August 1983.
Is A234 SYM safe to buy?
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