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DFH 699A

1988 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,371 mi
Last recorded41,371 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1988 Land Rover 8848,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFH 699A
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 41,371 miles

inward faceing rear seats

oil leaks front hubs

rust to most components under car

Fail 9 Aug 2013 41,371 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

interior mirror insecure

inward faceing rear seats

oil leaks front hubs

rust to most components under car

Pass 8 Aug 2012 41,354 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both swivel hubs leaking

heavy surface rust to steering and suspension components

Pass 19 Mar 2011 41,121 miles

front brake unbalance 260 n/s 210 o/s

Fail 19 Mar 2011 41,121 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake unbalance 260 n/s 210 o/s

Pass 17 Sep 2009 40,962 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 40,962 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 40,960 miles

some imbalance and run out front brakes

Pass 14 Aug 2007 40,402 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 37,905 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 37,027 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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DFH 699A is a 1988 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,930 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 DFH 699A, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DFH 699A?

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What year was DFH 699A registered?

DFH 699A is a 1988 Land Rover 88, first registered on 11 August 1988.

Is DFH 699A safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFH 699A shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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