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DMA 74X

1981 Land Rover 88

Cream Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,614 mi
Last recorded57,614 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMA 74X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2009 57,614 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 54,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 52,187 miles

o/s/f chassies coroding

Fail 6 Feb 2007 52,187 miles

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

o/s/f chassies coroding

Pass 17 Feb 2006 49,557 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.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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DMA 74X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Cream with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DMA 74X, 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

How do I check the history of DMA 74X?

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What year was DMA 74X registered?

DMA 74X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 20 August 1981.

Is DMA 74X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DMA 74X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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