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DFL 396Y

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,246 mi
Last recorded60,246 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFL 396Y
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 60,246 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 60,246 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SPRING / CHASSIS AREA. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBER / CHASSIS AREAS. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 60,246 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 60,246 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 60,246 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 60,246 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 60,246 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear prop rear uj bearing falling out (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear uj (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff in put seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 60,246 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake drum , nut loose + one missing

Fail 8 Jan 2021 60,246 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / front spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced `a` post out rigger (chassis end) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake drum , nut loose + one missing

Pass 10 Jun 2019 60,246 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 60,246 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 60,246 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 60,246 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 60,246 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 May 2014 59,659 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 56,659 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 58,891 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 51,243 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 46,436 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 42,611 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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DFL 396Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 55,682 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 DFL 396Y, 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 44 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DFL 396Y registered?

DFL 396Y is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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