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A250 SYM

1983 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,877 mi
Last recorded63,877 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA250 SYM
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 63,877 miles

Corrosion NSF wheel inner arch liner - Non structural

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Minor play in drag link

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 62,637 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside front shock absorber lower bush deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight play in nearside front rear drag link ball joint

Various oil leaks

Pass 4 Mar 2021 61,644 miles

All leaf spring bushes slightly deteriorated

Centre offside chassis corroded but not withing a prescribed area

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Offside front brake slightly binding

Offside rear tyre perished on side walls

Slight play in nearside front rear drag link arm ball joint

Slight play in offside front leak spring shackle pin/bush

Various oil leaks

Fail 4 Mar 2021 61,644 miles

Offside front brake slightly binding

All leaf spring bushes slightly deteriorated

Centre offside chassis corroded but not withing a prescribed area

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside rear tyre perished on side walls

Slight play in nearside front rear drag link arm ball joint

Slight play in offside front leak spring shackle pin/bush

Various oil leaks

Pass 29 Apr 2019 61,033 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

General underside of vehicle muddy

Offside rear tyre perish on side walls

Slight play in rear propshaft rear uj

Various oil leaks

Fail 13 Apr 2019 61,027 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

General underside of vehicle muddy

Offside rear tyre perish on side walls

Slight play in rear propshaft rear uj

Various oil leaks

Pass 5 Dec 2017 60,066 miles

Alternator belt loose

Front number plate deteriorating

General underside of vehicle muddy

Nearside Front seat back securing strap in poor condition

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately chassis rail shock absorber prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condtion has a minor leak of gases and clamp deteriorated

rear propshaft u/js have minor play

various oil leaks

Fail 24 Nov 2017 60,057 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis rail - shock absorber top mounting prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis cross member - offside rear leaf spring prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Alternator belt loose

Front number plate deteriorating

General underside of vehicle muddy

Nearside Front seat back securing strap in poor condition

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately chassis rail shock absorber prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condtion has a minor leak of gases and clamp deteriorated

rear propshaft u/js have minor play

various oil leaks

Pass 2 Dec 2016 58,516 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside rear shock absorber cover deteriorating

Rear crossmember starting to corrode

Various oil leaks

Fail 11 Nov 2016 58,472 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front metal brake pipes corroding (from upper wheel cylinder to lower wheel cylinder)

Offside rear shock absorber cover deteriorating

Rear crossmember starting to corrode

Slight play in nearside front drag link end ball joint

Various oil leaks

Pass 25 Nov 2015 55,975 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Rear tyres slightly feathered on edges

Slight play in nearside front drag link arm ball joint

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Underside of vehicle dirty / muddy

Various oil leaks

Pass 31 Oct 2014 53,921 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 31 Oct 2014 53,921 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2013 52,294 miles

front and rear chassis getting rusty

offside rear shockabsorber case wearing

rear tyres perishing

Fail 26 Nov 2013 52,284 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

front and rear chassis getting rusty

offside rear shockabsorber case wearing

rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Dec 2010 52,179 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

near side body to chassis bolt has no retaining nut in place

off side rear brake drum has fliud leak

off side rear check strap not in place

off side rear shock shroud in poor condition

Fail 9 Dec 2010 52,172 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

near side body to chassis bolt has no retaining nut in place

off side rear brake drum has fliud leak

off side rear check strap not in place

off side rear shock shroud in poor condition

Pass 2 Oct 2007 51,195 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 51,185 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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A250 SYM is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 A250 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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A250 SYM is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 30 August 1983.

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