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DFD 824T

1978 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,673 mi
Last recorded127,673 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFD 824T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 127,673 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 127,339 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 127,081 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 126,622 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 125,676 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 120,271 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 120,271 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 119,626 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 118,302 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 116,453 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 113,905 miles

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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DFD 824T is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DFD 824T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DFD 824T registered?

DFD 824T is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 18 December 1978.

Is DFD 824T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFD 824T shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DFD 824T have outstanding finance?

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