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DGJ 995X

1982 Land Rover 88

Cream Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

81,147 mi
Last recorded81,147 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGJ 995X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 81,147 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 81,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 79,599 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 79,599 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2019 77,645 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 77,636 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 73,935 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 73,929 miles

Central Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 70,526 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2016 67,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front doors corroded

off side rear drive shaft seal leaking

rear prop shaft universal joints have play

Pass 25 Jun 2015 61,016 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 60,744 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 60,744 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2013 59,976 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 59,976 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 59,207 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 59,207 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

chassis corroded and weak

front tyres perished

general underbody corrosion

nearside rear outrigger holed

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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DGJ 995X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Cream with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 DGJ 995X, 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 DGJ 995X registered?

DGJ 995X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 12 March 1982.

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