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DDE 529W

1980 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,405 mi
Last recorded96,405 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 8856,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDE 529W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 96,405 miles

Oil leak

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2010 96,360 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 96,355 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 96,321 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 16,193 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 96,109 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 96,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 96,072 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 95,592 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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DDE 529W is a 1980 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DDE 529W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DDE 529W?

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What year was DDE 529W registered?

DDE 529W is a 1980 Land Rover 88, first registered on 3 September 1980.

Is DDE 529W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDE 529W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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