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DGV 515T

1978 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,592 mi
Last recorded84,592 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGV 515T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 84,592 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 84,592 miles

Brake pivot locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 81,115 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 78,758 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 78,750 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 74,988 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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DGV 515T is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 53,585 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 DGV 515T, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DGV 515T registered?

DGV 515T is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 9 November 1978.

Is DGV 515T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGV 515T shows 6 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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