MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,098 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drag link end ball joint has excessive play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front 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 Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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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DFM 887X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1981 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 56,095 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 DFM 887X, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was DFM 887X registered?
DFM 887X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 24 August 1981.
Is DFM 887X safe to buy?
The MOT history for DFM 887X 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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