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DGL 237V

1980 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

17,152 mi
Last recorded17,152 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 8856,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGL 237V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 17,152 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 15,848 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

sign of grease from front hubs

Fail 15 Mar 2019 15,848 miles

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

sign of grease from front hubs

Pass 16 Mar 2018 12,741 miles

both front hubs slightly leaking

slight movement in front steering box

steering box slightly leaking

Pass 9 Mar 2017 8,297 miles

both front outer hubs leaking

front steering box worn

o/s rearhub slightly leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2016 4,748 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 4,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 4,214 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014
Pass 2 Apr 2012 90,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 90,073 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 90,069 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

battery insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2009 89,058 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 87,274 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 87,273 miles

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

nearside halfshaft one securing bolt missing

Fail 15 Aug 2008 87,258 miles

Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside halfshaft one securing bolt missing

Pass 6 Aug 2007 82,647 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 76,072 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 75,918 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 67,024 miles

Freeplay in steering

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in steering idler

Fail 3 Oct 2005 66,991 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Front drive shaft coupling has excessive play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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DGL 237V is a 1980 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 56,685 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 DGL 237V, 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 46 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DGL 237V registered?

DGL 237V is a 1980 Land Rover 88, first registered on 22 February 1980.

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