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DGG 771X

1981 Land Rover 88

Red Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,001 mi
Last recorded84,001 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGG 771X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 84,001 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 83,996 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 83,996 miles

Nearside Rear axle leak inside rear drum

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tractor joints leaking

front and rear diff input shaft seals leaking

slight brake bind on all four

Fail 13 Apr 2018 83,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tractor joints leaking

front and rear diff input shaft seals leaking

slight brake bind on all four

Pass 31 Mar 2017 83,996 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tractor joints leaking

nearside rear axle seal leaking

Fail 28 Mar 2017 83,996 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tractor joints leaking

nearside rear axle seal leaking

Pass 21 Nov 2015 83,995 miles

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

front tractor joint have a slight leak

Pass 27 Nov 2014 83,885 miles

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

both front tractor joint leaking

Fail 20 Nov 2014 83,885 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

both front tractor joint leaking

Pass 23 Nov 2013 83,104 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 83,049 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front and rear propshaft sliding splines worn

nearside front hub oil leak

nearside rear hub oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2012 82,598 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 82,406 miles

rear diff pinion leaking oil

Fail 10 Nov 2011 82,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

rear diff pinion leaking oil

service brake effort could be improved.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 82,177 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 82,175 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 81,945 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 81,115 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 81,101 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 80,754 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 80,255 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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DGG 771X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DGG 771X, 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 DGG 771X registered?

DGG 771X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 12 October 1981.

Is DGG 771X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGG 771X shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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