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DGL 583V

1980 Land Rover 88

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

41,488 mi
Last recorded41,488 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 8856,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGL 583V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 41,488 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wing / floor pan corroded

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 41,488 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 41,368 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 41,364 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 41,182 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 39,608 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 38,397 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 37,940 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 37,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brakes feel to bind slighlty in reverse

Pass 14 Nov 2013 37,561 miles

Nearside dgal link ball joint has slight play in it.

Offside drag link ball joint grease nipple is missing.

Fail 11 Nov 2013 37,553 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside dgal link ball joint has slight play in it.

Offside drag link ball joint grease nipple is missing.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 36,402 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 36,401 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 36,216 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 36,216 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 35,520 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 35,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 34,663 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 33,650 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 32,004 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 32,006 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 27 Jun 2007 30,355 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 29,441 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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DGL 583V is a 1980 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 DGL 583V, 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 583V registered?

DGL 583V is a 1980 Land Rover 88, first registered on 6 May 1980.

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