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A879 DAP

1984 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,886 mi
Last recorded72,886 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA879 DAP
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 72,886 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 72,886 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 72,641 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 71,926 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 71,146 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 71,146 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 69,909 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 69,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 68,581 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 68,581 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 66,521 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 64,378 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 64,378 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 63,771 miles

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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A879 DAP is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 57,834 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A879 DAP, 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 42 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A879 DAP registered?

A879 DAP is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 11 April 1984.

Is A879 DAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A879 DAP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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