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A928 DAO

1984 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,746 mi
Last recorded103,746 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover 8857,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA928 DAO
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 103,746 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central crossmember slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 100,572 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 100,572 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 97,782 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 97,782 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 96,799 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 93,602 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 88,775 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 88,699 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 84,258 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 84,257 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 78,837 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 78,837 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 75,671 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 73,105 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 71,579 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 71,579 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2013 70,977 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 70,927 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

poor images on front headlights

rear numberplate in poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2006 70,862 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 70,862 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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A928 DAO is a 1984 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A928 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 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 A928 DAO registered?

A928 DAO is a 1984 Land Rover 88, first registered on 9 February 1984.

Is A928 DAO safe to buy?

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