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DH670BS

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,902 mi
Last recorded82,902 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH670BS
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 82,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brake imbalance 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 82,887 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive play nearside front (2.5.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brake imbalance. 31% (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicator not working offside front and offside rear (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too high offside (1.8)

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure parking brake drum securing bolts insecure (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven n/s/r 162kgf. o/s/r 236kgf (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brake imbalance 29% (3.7.B.5b)

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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DH670BS is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 DH670BS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DH670BS registered?

DH670BS is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 7 October 1981.

Is DH670BS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH670BS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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