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A249 DAO

1983 Land Rover 88

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,547 mi
Last recorded6,547 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA249 DAO
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 6,547 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 6,547 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 5,149 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 5,147 miles

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 ?

Pass 12 Jun 2012 4,342 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 4,341 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 55 miles

nearside and offside rear chassis outrigger bolts missing

Fail 2 Jul 2010 11 miles

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.

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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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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A249 DAO is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 December 1983.

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