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A256 SYM

1983 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,027 mi
Last recorded66,027 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA256 SYM
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 66,027 miles

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))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 66,023 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 66,014 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 66,014 miles

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))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 65,963 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 65,085 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 62,710 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 60,331 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 57,893 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 55,239 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 51,811 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 51,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 48,870 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 47,456 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 43,210 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 38,345 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 33,144 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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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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What year was A256 SYM registered?

A256 SYM is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 17 October 1983.

Is A256 SYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A256 SYM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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