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DCR 507W

1980 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,412 mi
Last recorded45,412 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 8856,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCR 507W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 45,412 miles

Both front CV / Tractor joint seals leaking

Engine oil level on minimum

Engine very close to overheating on Tapley & emission test

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt not present on front centre seat

Fail 21 Oct 2021 45,409 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster ineffective & headlamp unit loose (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall split (235/85R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front CV / Tractor joint seals leaking

Engine oil level on minimum

Engine very close to overheating on Tapley & emission test

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt not present on front centre seat

Fail 5 Aug 2021 45,382 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg(3 x sides)from brake hose mount, forward (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis near rear shock mount(top surface) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drag link ball joint(steering box end) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Steering damper mount(chassis end) (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting To N/S of tow bar (marked) (6.1.6 (i) (i))

235/85R16

No pedal rubbers

No seat belt present for centre seat

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drag link ball joint(steering box end) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering very heavy

Throttle sticking intermittently(high idle)

VERY heavy splits/cuts in O/S/R & N/S/F tyre sidewalls

Pass 3 Jul 2020 44,824 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 44,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2019 44,644 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 44,644 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 44,583 miles

Bump stops missing

Chassis has various areas of corrosion and suspension components

Fail 13 Jun 2018 44,583 miles

Bump stops missing

Chassis has various areas of corrosion and suspension components

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 44,565 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 44,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pipe burst during brake test

Pass 16 Sep 2015 44,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 44,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 43,896 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2014

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 43,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface rust on chassis and susspension

Pass 31 Jul 2012 43,550 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 43,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 43,408 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 43,408 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

n/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 15 Jul 2008 43,358 miles

corrosion around fuel tank support area

Fail 12 Jul 2008 43,341 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

corrosion around fuel tank support area

Fail 7 Jul 2007 43,197 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

near side rear bump stop missing

Pass 7 Jul 2007 43,197 miles

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

near side rear bump stop missing

Fail 7 Jun 2007 43,105 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

near side rear bump stop missing

Pass 21 Apr 2006 41,040 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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DCR 507W is a 1980 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DCR 507W, 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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DCR 507W is a 1980 Land Rover 88, first registered on 22 December 1980.

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