MOT Status
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66,027 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn upper and lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) over 75mm of free play (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported bracket corroded off of chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis covered in oil/under seal
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four shocks (5.3.2 (b))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four shocks (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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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A256 SYM is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 A256 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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A256 SYM is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 17 October 1983.
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