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EYA 116X

1988 Land Rover 88

White Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,125 mi
Last recorded26,125 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Land Rover 8848,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYA 116X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2025 26,125 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Central Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Jun 2008 24,388 miles

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

Centre Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

bonnet straps perrished

centre exhaust fowling body

Oil leak

front sump guard loose

Pass 13 Jun 2007 24,305 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 23,615 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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EYA 116X is a 1988 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,930 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 EYA 116X, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EYA 116X registered?

EYA 116X is a 1988 Land Rover 88, first registered on 2 September 1988.

Is EYA 116X safe to buy?

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