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DEU 314W

1980 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,217 mi
Last recorded82,217 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 8856,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEU 314W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 82,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface rust on pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 82,135 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface rust on most front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion by the petrol tank mounts

Pass 25 May 2018 82,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tiny hole by leaf mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion by fuel tank mount not insecure

Fail 25 May 2018 82,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tiny hole by leaf mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion by fuel tank mount not insecure

Pass 2 May 2017 81,817 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 81,793 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 81,488 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 80,733 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 80,732 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 80,374 miles

offside brakes binding slighty

rear uj slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2011 80,789 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 80,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all 4 tyre perished

Pass 2 Jul 2010 79,338 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009
Fail 11 Mar 2009

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 79,321 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 79,321 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 79,324 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 79,321 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DEU 314W is a 1980 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DEU 314W, 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 DEU 314W registered?

DEU 314W is a 1980 Land Rover 88, first registered on 14 October 1980.

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