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SYA 755L

1971 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,758 mi
Last recorded17,758 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 8855,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYA 755L
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,386cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2010 17,758 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 17,758 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 17,134 miles

slight damage to offside front wing mirror

Fail 7 Dec 2009 17,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight damage to offside front wing mirror

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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SYA 755L is a 1971 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 55,950 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 SYA 755L, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SYA 755L?

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What year was SYA 755L registered?

SYA 755L is a 1971 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is SYA 755L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYA 755L shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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