MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,414 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Slight play in hub
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency only just met
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Passenger footwell badly corroded
Battery insecure
Drivers door A post badly corroded around hinges
Nearside front footwell very badly corroded
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Drivers door A post badly corroded around hinges
Nearside front footwell very badly corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
chassis rusted
front propshaft joint worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
chassis rusted
front propshaft joint worn
front exhaust slightly loose
front propshaft joint worn
rear exhaust clamp rusted
steering column upper bearing worn
track rod joints position
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
front exhaust slightly loose
front propshaft joint worn
rear exhaust clamp rusted
steering column upper bearing worn
track rod joints position
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
exhaust slightly loose at manfold
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DPA 61H is a 1970 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1970 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 47,581 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 DPA 61H, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover 88 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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DPA 61H is a 1970 Land Rover 88, first registered on 26 March 1970.
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