MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,027 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Steering column shaft modified such that the steering is adversely affected steering idler siezed (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hanger/chassis (2.4.A.3)
rear ex new hanger should be fitted
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DBV 928W is a 1980 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
Across all 1980 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 56,685 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 DBV 928W, 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 46 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was DBV 928W registered?
DBV 928W is a 1980 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 August 1980.
Is DBV 928W safe to buy?
The MOT history for DBV 928W shows 24 tests with a 54.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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