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DDM 499S

1978 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,625 mi
Last recorded51,625 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDM 499S
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 51,625 miles

Dashboard insecure.

Slight axial movement in steering box output shaft.

slight corrosion o/s sill.

Fail 4 Nov 2016 51,625 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides. (8.2.3)

Dashboard insecure.

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill. (6.1.B.2)

Slight axial movement in steering box output shaft.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 51,322 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 50,284 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 50,084 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 47,134 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 42,967 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 42,967 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 39,782 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 39,777 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 35,451 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 35,451 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 32,396 miles

n8s rear half shaft leaking oil slightly

Fail 4 Jul 2008 32,396 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n8s rear half shaft leaking oil slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2007 29,308 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 24,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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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DDM 499S is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DDM 499S, 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 DDM 499S registered?

DDM 499S is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 April 1978.

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