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D169 YGX

1987 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,783 mi
Last recorded114,783 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 1987 Land Rover 8859,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD169 YGX
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 114,783 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 114,783 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear brake reading low

Pass 30 Jul 2021 114,783 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 114,783 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 114,783 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 114,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front hub seals oil damp

front discs rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2012 114,647 miles

front disc pitted

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear diffs seal leaking

n/s/f and o/s/f swivel joints seal leaking

Fail 20 Feb 2012 114,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all coil spring corroding

both front discs pitted

front prop shaft worn badly DANGEROUS

front/rear diffs leaking

main beam no tell tale on dash

n/s/f and o/s/f swivel joints seal worn / leaking

n/s/r tyre perrished outer wall

o/s/r tyre perrished outer wall

speedo cable broken

transfer box seal leaking

Pass 4 Mar 2011 114,531 miles

General corrosion to chassic.

Nearside front hub oil seal slight leak.

Steering box slight seepage.

Fail 12 Oct 2010 114,531 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Nearside front hub oil seal leaking.

Steering box slight oil leak.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 114,531 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 114,531 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 114,490 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

main beam tell tale innoperative

Fail 27 Aug 2008 114,490 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

main beam tell tale innoperative

Pass 19 Jul 2007 114,490 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 114,490 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 114,490 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 114,490 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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D169 YGX is a 1987 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 59,016 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 D169 YGX, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D169 YGX is a 1987 Land Rover 88, first registered on 23 January 1987.

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