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DPG 902J

1970 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,697 mi
Last recorded97,697 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 8847,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPG 902J
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 97,697 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 96,884 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 95,986 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 94,842 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 93,776 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 92,402 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 91,433 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 90,379 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 89,515 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 89,495 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear hub oil seal weeping

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 87,792 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 85,902 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 82,066 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 82,066 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 78,225 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 87,333 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 83,596 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 83,581 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Sep 2010

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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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DPG 902J is a 1970 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DPG 902J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DPG 902J registered?

DPG 902J is a 1970 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 October 1970.

Is DPG 902J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPG 902J shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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