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DNS 489X

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,371 mi
Last recorded90,371 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNS 489X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 90,371 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 90,370 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CENTER OUT RIGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 90,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 90,329 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 88,832 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 88,832 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 87,390 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 87,390 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 87,300 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 87,300 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 May 2008 85,524 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 85,360 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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DNS 489X is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DNS 489X, 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.

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What year was DNS 489X registered?

DNS 489X is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 16 December 1981.

Is DNS 489X safe to buy?

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