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YIJ 3894

1987 Land Rover Landrover

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

196,030 mi
Last recorded196,030 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Landrover74,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIJ 3894
MakeLand Rover
ModelLandrover
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 196,030 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 195,708 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 195,708 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 195,708 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 195,708 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 195,453 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

advise handbrake adjustment

nsf door shut corroded

nsf tyre outer wall has a cut, not deep to reach cords

suspect slight play in nsr and osr wheel bearings

Pass 20 Dec 2012 193,043 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 187,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge.

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 179,177 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 176,381 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 176,381 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 176,381 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 176,381 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 176,381 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 174,353 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 165,125 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 165,125 miles

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Landrover?

Based on 2,014 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 82
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 78
Stop lamp not working 71
position lamp(s) not working 65
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 48
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YIJ 3894 is a 1987 Land Rover Landrover in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Landrover models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 74,651 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Landrover fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YIJ 3894, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Landrover typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 39 years old, this Land Rover Landrover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YIJ 3894 registered?

YIJ 3894 is a 1987 Land Rover Landrover, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is YIJ 3894 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIJ 3894 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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