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DCL 907Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Brown Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

51,369 mi
Last recorded51,369 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCL 907Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 51,369 miles

Brake pipes greased.

Pass 26 Nov 2018 51,167 miles

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

underside corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 50,953 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Nov 2017 50,953 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 50,676 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 50,676 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 50,223 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 50,223 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe missing (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 49,945 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

bulkhead showning of rusting

Fail 8 Oct 2014 49,945 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

bulkhead showning of rusting

Pass 15 Oct 2013 49,774 miles

all leaf springs splayed

Fail 12 Sep 2013 49,774 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

all leaf springs splayed

o/s/r slight bind

Pass 23 Aug 2012 49,697 miles

all brake pipes greased

chassis undersealed and rusted in places

o/s/f floor rusted and weak but not within any mounting point

Fail 20 Aug 2012 49,697 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

all brake pipes greased

chassis undersealed and rusted in places

o/s/f floor rusted and weak but not within any mounting point

Pass 17 May 2011 49,512 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 48,686 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 48,685 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 48,011 miles

Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

n/s/r tyre perished heavily wax oiled

Fail 26 Jan 2009 48,011 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

n/s/r tyre perished heavily wax oiled

Pass 2 Feb 2008 46,809 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 46,809 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 45,436 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 45,433 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 44,590 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 44,590 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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DCL 907Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Brown with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 55,682 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 DCL 907Y, 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 44 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DCL 907Y registered?

DCL 907Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 12 November 1982.

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