MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,197 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))
Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DDW 838V is a 1980 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 DDW 838V, 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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What year was DDW 838V registered?
DDW 838V is a 1980 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 January 1980.
Is DDW 838V safe to buy?
The MOT history for DDW 838V shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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