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DPT 700W

1981 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

15,852 mi
Last recorded15,852 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPT 700W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 15,852 miles

Exhaust centre mounting bracket corroded broken

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside engine mounting bolt loose

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle hub swivels leaking oil

Rear floor badly corroded

Rear tyres slightly perished

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 15,852 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Exhaust centre mounting bracket corroded broken

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside engine mounting bolt loose

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle hub swivels leaking oil

Rear floor badly corroded

Rear tyres slightly perished

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 14,875 miles

both rear brake binding slightly in reverse

Fail 23 Oct 2019 14,875 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

both rear brake binding slightly in reverse

Pass 14 Jun 2018 14,276 miles

Nearside rear leaf spring splayed

No tow bar electrics fitted at time of test

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside front shock absorber bush slightly worn

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyres slightly perished

Fail 11 Jun 2018 14,262 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear leaf spring splayed

No tow bar electrics fitted at time of test

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside front shock absorber bush slightly worn

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 Apr 2017 12,291 miles

Both wiper blades split on ends

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

No tow bar electrics fitted at time of test

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Oil contamination (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 12,270 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking Filter to pump (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking Injector pipe (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Oil contamination (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Oil contamination (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both wiper blades split on ends

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

No tow bar electrics fitted at time of test

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Oil contamination (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 11,324 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 9,741 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear boot floor corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2014 9,741 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear boot floor corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2013 7,593 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 6,770 miles

various repairs visable to chassie

Fail 7 Sep 2012 6,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

various repairs visable to chassie

Pass 15 Dec 2010 99,756 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear floor area corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2010 99,650 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear floor area corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2009 94,446 miles

All rear body mountings corroded

Oil lesk

Steering box leaking fluid

Fail 7 Dec 2009 94,446 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (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)

All rear body mountings corroded.

Oil leak

Steering box leaking fluid.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 81,674 miles

O/S front outer tyre wall is perished.

Fail 27 Jun 2008 81,665 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

O/S front outer tyre wall is perished.

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2007 91,441 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 89,872 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 89,871 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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DPT 700W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 DPT 700W, 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 DPT 700W registered?

DPT 700W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 8 January 1981.

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