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DDW 838V

1980 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

47,197 mi
Last recorded47,197 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 8856,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDW 838V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2019 47,197 miles

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))

Pass 23 Dec 2010 46,449 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 46,447 miles

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 45,490 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 45,460 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 44,013 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 44,013 miles

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.

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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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.

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