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D168 OTA

1986 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,324 mi
Last recorded98,324 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover 8869,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD168 OTA
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 98,324 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 98,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 97,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 97,740 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 97,740 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 97,652 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 97,402 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 97,402 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 14 May 2012 97,132 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 97,121 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 96,826 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 96,826 miles

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 95,664 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

swivel hubs slight weap both

wiper blades perised

Pass 20 Dec 2005 95,588 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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D168 OTA is a 1986 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 69,288 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 D168 OTA, 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 40 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D168 OTA registered?

D168 OTA is a 1986 Land Rover 88, first registered on 16 October 1986.

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