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DDD 52G

1978 Land Rover 88

Black Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,847 mi
Last recorded92,847 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDD 52G
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 92,847 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 91,504 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 86,569 miles

offside rear tyre starting to split,nearside tyre perishing,nearside front and nearside rear hub sealsleaking.

Fail 6 Jul 2013 86,540 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

offside rear tyre starting to split,nearside tyre perishing,nearside front and nearside rear hub sealsleaking.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 11,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers door corroded.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 87,535 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 81,855 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 57,667 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 57,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 56,444 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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DDD 52G is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Black with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 53,585 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 DDD 52G, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DDD 52G registered?

DDD 52G is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is DDD 52G safe to buy?

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