MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,547 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement severe binding (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
front propshaft bolts missing ?
Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
bolts missing from floor o/s/f but floor is still secure
ladder is obstructing number plate .but can still be read
n/s/r back plate damp
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
bolts missing from floor o/s/f but floor is still secure
ladder is obstructing number plate .but can still be read
n/s/r back plate damp
nearside and offside rear chassis outrigger bolts missing
Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
nearside and offside rear chassis outrigger bolts missing
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A249 DAO is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1983 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 57,341 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 A249 DAO, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A249 DAO registered?
A249 DAO is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 December 1983.
Is A249 DAO safe to buy?
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