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DBF 858H

1970 Land Rover 88

Grey Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,343 mi
Last recorded63,343 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 8847,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBF 858H
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 63,343 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 62,188 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 61,430 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 60,674 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 60,050 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 59,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 59,482 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 59,303 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 57,892 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 57,885 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 57,759 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Propshaft component defective

horn is intermitant not working

Pass 9 Jan 2006 57,604 miles

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

front prop shaft uj joints have play

front tyres side walls perished

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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DBF 858H is a 1970 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 47,581 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 DBF 858H, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DBF 858H registered?

DBF 858H is a 1970 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is DBF 858H safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBF 858H shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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