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DBV 928W

1980 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

89,027 mi
Last recorded89,027 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 8856,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBV 928W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2020 89,027 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 88,265 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 88,265 miles

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 87,406 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 87,405 miles

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 86,404 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 86,404 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 85,346 miles

rear ex new hanger should be fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2014 84,178 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 82,948 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 82,948 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 82,296 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 82,296 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 81,518 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 81,518 miles

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 80,412 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 80,412 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 80,389 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 78,976 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 78,934 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 77,143 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 74,758 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 108,165 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 108,165 miles

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.

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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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.

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