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fog light on tow bar not working
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
fog light on tow bar not working
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
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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DFB 311W is a 1980 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 DFB 311W, 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 DFB 311W registered?
DFB 311W is a 1980 Land Rover 88, first registered on 11 September 1980.
Is DFB 311W safe to buy?
The MOT history for DFB 311W shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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