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RYJ 61M

1986 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

28,656 mi
Last recorded28,656 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover 8869,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYJ 61M
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 28,656 miles

All leaf spring fixing 'U' clamps are corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system is slightly corroded

General corrosion under side and to all components

Interior bulkhead and floor pan is corroded and holed on offside front near pedal assembly

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail/bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front and nearside rear suspension bump stops are detached

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

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

Radiator cap is leaking coolant

Vehicle is fitted with an opening windscreen, wipers and washers not tested

Pass 27 Jun 2018 27,635 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

General underside and component corrosion

Nearside front and nearside rear suspension bump stops are corroded and detached

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

Offside front interior inner bulkhead skin is excessively corroded and holed

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

Vehicle is fitted with an opening windscreen, wipers and washers not tested

Fail 27 Jun 2018 27,635 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

General underside and component corrosion

Nearside front and nearside rear suspension bump stops are corroded and detached

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

Offside front interior inner bulkhead skin is excessively corroded and holed

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 26,940 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 26,939 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 26,262 miles

Nearside Front bump stop deaerated

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

Fail 23 May 2016 26,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front bump stop deaerated

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 25,782 miles

bonnet hinge area has excessive corrosion

brake pipes corroded

oil leaks

vehicle very corroded and in poor condition

Fail 3 Jun 2015 25,782 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bonnet hinge area has excessive corrosion

brake pipes corroded

oil leaks

vehicle very corroded and in poor condition

Pass 28 May 2014 25,255 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 25,254 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 24,687 miles

NSF Bump Stop Bracket Corroded & Coming Away From Chassis

Slight Corrosion To Chassis, Umderbody, Metal Brake Pipes & Suspension Components

Fail 4 Jun 2013 24,682 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

NSF Bump Stop Bracket Corroded & Coming Away From Chassis

Slight Corrosion To Chassis, Umderbody, Metal Brake Pipes & Suspension Components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 24,124 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 24,122 miles

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

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 excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 25 May 2011 23,574 miles

Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

Minor Underbody / Chassis Corrosion

Oil Leaks

Pass 17 Jun 2010 22,888 miles

1 Of The 3 Studs Holding The Front Exhaust Pipe To The Manifold Is Snapped / Missing But Exhaust Is Secure & Not Leaking

2 Metal Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded - Front-To-Rear & The Offside Front

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

Nut Missing From Underside Of Nearside Engine Mounting

Oil leak

Rear Universal Joint Of The Rear Prop Shaft Has Slight Play

Suspension Components Slightly Corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2010 22,888 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 Of The 3 Studs Holding The Front Exhaust Pipe To The Manifold Is Snapped / Missing But Exhaust Is Secure & Not Leaking

2 Metal Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded - Front-To-Rear & The Offside Front

Corrosion - Holed - To Box Section, Offside Front To The Offside Of The Main Chassis Rail

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

Nearside Front Tyre Valve Is At A Slight Angle

Nut Missing From Underside Of Nearside Engine Mounting

Oil leak

Rear Universal Joint Of The Rear Prop Shaft Has Slight Play

Suspension Components Slightly Corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2009 22,626 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 22,058 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front both sides - brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2008 22,051 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front both sides - brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2007 21,648 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 21,112 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 12,112 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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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RYJ 61M is a 1986 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 69,288 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 RYJ 61M, 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 40 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RYJ 61M is a 1986 Land Rover 88, first registered on 18 March 1986.

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