MOT Status
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99,020 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box / gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced transfer box cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking /perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis outrigger to A post bulkhead leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box/ transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center cross member (under transfer box) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive front crankshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At exhaust joint , front pipe to centre pipe - centre pipe has corroded olive section, (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Main gearbox , transfer box & overdrive unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower face of transfer box cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Especially in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Especially in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Especially in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Especially in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive front crankshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At exhaust joint , front pipe to centre pipe - centre pipe has corroded olive section, (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Main gearbox , transfer box & overdrive unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower face of transfer box cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Especially in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Especially in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Especially in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Especially in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Front crankshaft seal area, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded holes at joint section , front down pipe to rear section , (6.1.2 (a))
Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Main Gearbox , Transfer box & overdrive unit areas, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion ,pipe to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracking / perishing ,especially in tread areas , (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracking / perishing ,especially in tread areas , (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion ,pipe to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracking / perishing ,especially in tread areas , (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracking / perishing ,especially in tread areas , (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/ transfer box / overdrive areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion , pipe to front flexi hose, (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion ,pipe to front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Corrosion to O/s/f Footplate by pedals
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Corrosion to O/s/f Footplate by pedals
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advise nearside headlamp bowl rusted
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Advise nearside headlamp bowl rusted
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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731 DON is a 1977 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
Across all 1977 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 58,279 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 731 DON, 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 49 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was 731 DON registered?
731 DON is a 1977 Land Rover 88, first registered on 9 September 1977.
Is 731 DON safe to buy?
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