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8830 DA

1980 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

30,681 mi
Last recorded30,681 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 8856,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8830 DA
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 30,681 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box leaking oil Relay (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 30,681 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Engine stopped (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Engine stopped running (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. Headland has come out of adjuster (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box leaking oil Relay (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 30,679 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 30,673 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision brace support bracket missing and seat belt is held in place with a washer (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision brace support bracket missing and seat belt is held in place with a washer (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute indicators flash less than the required ammout (4.4.4 (a))

Offside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute indicators flash less than the required ammout (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2017 30,659 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 30,659 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 30,557 miles

both front brakes slightly grabbing

oil weep from steering box

slight roughness noise from n/s/r wheel when rotated

Fail 20 Jul 2015 30,555 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

both front brakes slightly grabbing

oil weep from steering box

slight roughness noise from n/s/r wheel when rotated

Pass 6 Jun 2014 30,446 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 30,446 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 30,273 miles

battery is insecure

front hubs are leaking slightly

oil leaks

Fail 4 Jan 2013 30,271 miles

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

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

battery is insecure

exhaust is heavily corroded

front hubs are leaking slightly

n/s/r hub/backplate wet

oil leaks

Pass 11 Jan 2012 29,675 miles

aux belt deteriorated

battery insecure

exhaust corroding

front hubs are leaking

oil leaks

service brake pedal is spongey

tubes fitted to tubeless tyres

Fail 11 Jan 2012 29,675 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

aux belt deteriorated

battery insecure

exhaust corroding

front hubs are leaking

oil leaks

service brake pedal is spongey

tubes fitted to tubeless tyres

Pass 13 Jan 2011 28,470 miles

exhaust is corroded

n/s and o/s rear shock absorbers have play in the bottom bushes

n/s/f and both rear wheels have tubes fitted to tubeless tyres

o/s/f hub is leaking

o/s/f vavle stem is Ex. deteriorated1

oil leaks - engine,gearbox and transfer box

rear diff leaking

slight play in steering

Fail 13 Jan 2011 28,470 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

exhaust is corroded

n/s and o/s rear shock absorbers have play in the bottom bushes

n/s/f and both rear wheels have tubes fitted to tubeless tyres

o/s/f hub is leaking

o/s/f vavle stem is Ex. deteriorated1

oil leaks - engine,gearbox and transfer box

rear diff leaking

slight play in steering

Pass 8 Dec 2009 27,693 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 27,659 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight leak from offside front steering pivot point (swivel)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 27,659 miles

slight leak from offside front steering pivot point (swivel)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 27,601 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2008 27,592 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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8830 DA is a 1980 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 56,685 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 8830 DA, 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 46 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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8830 DA is a 1980 Land Rover 88, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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