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A990 SYA

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,067 mi
Last recorded91,067 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA990 SYA
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 91,067 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 90,794 miles

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight leak of fluid

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 90,715 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 90,715 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 90,232 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine, transmission, front diff and hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 90,232 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine, transmission, front diff and hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 89,343 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from front differential, outer axle hub seals and leak from gearbox/3rd differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 89,343 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from front differential, outer axle hub seals and leak from gearbox/3rd differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 89,112 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 88,882 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 88,870 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 88,767 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 88,754 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 84,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 84,498 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 83,225 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 82,422 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 82,422 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 79,285 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 79,280 miles

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 79,280 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 79,270 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 79,260 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 77,146 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 70,305 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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A990 SYA is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 57,834 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 A990 SYA, 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 42 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A990 SYA registered?

A990 SYA is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 March 1984.

Is A990 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A990 SYA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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